While both injectables are non-surgical procedures used to help patients achieve a fresh and youthful facial appearance there is a big difference between these two cosmetic injections.
Botulinum Toxin type A is an injectable treatment that when used in moderation, can affect the chemical signals that cause muscle movement, effectively paralyzing them to provide you with smoother skin texture, devoid of signs of aging such as facial lines such as forehead lines and crow’s feet. Certain neuromodulators like BOTOX have even been able to improve excessive underarm sweating or potentially relieve chronic migraines.
There are different types of injectable fillers out there, however Hyaluronic Acid (HA) is the most common one. HA is a natural substance that cushions and lubricates your joints and other tissues. Different forms of hyaluronic acid are used in cosmetic dermatology to improve volume and encourage collagen production.