What is Botox?
As the most popular nonsurgical aesthetic treatment both in the United States and around the globe, Botox is a natural, highly purified protein that’s used to temporarily erase fine lines and diminish the appearance of deep wrinkles.
When it’s injected just beneath the surface of your skin, Botox actively blocks the nerve signals that keep underlying facial muscles in a perpetual state of contraction. As the targeted muscles gradually relax, the overlying skin tissue does, too, leaving you with naturally smooth skin that has fewer lines and wrinkles.
Botox is FDA-approved to diminish the appearance of moderate to severe forehead wrinkles (worry lines), vertical eyebrow furrows (frown lines), and the tiny smile lines at the corners of your eyes (crow’s-feet).
How long does Botox last?
People love Botox because it delivers near-immediate results, comes with few risks or side effects, and requires no post-treatment downtime.
You can expect noticeably smoother skin within 24 to 48 hours of treatment, with results that may last anywhere from three to six months. Routine Botox boosts are all it takes to maintain your new, younger looking skin.
What are dermal fillers?
Wrinkles aren’t just a surface issue — as you age, increased skin laxity and lost facial volume make lines and wrinkles even more noticeable. Made with collagen, hyaluronic acid, and other pure substances, dermal fillers are designed to restore lost volume and revitalize your skin.
When skillfully injected in just the right spots, dermal fillers temporarily reverse the effects of age-related facial deflation, erase fine lines, and smooth out wrinkles and creases.* The right dermal filler can:
- Diminish deep facial wrinkles
- Enhance naturally thin lips
- Restore lost cheek volume
- Subtly improve your jawline
- Flesh out thin, aging hands
Rapaport Dermatology of Beverly Hills offers a complete menu of top-shelf, FDA-approved dermal filler products by Juvéderm® and Restylane®.
How long do dermal fillers last?
Like Botox, dermal fillers are one of the most popular antiaging aesthetic treatments available. On top of delivering immediate, subtly beautiful results, they come with few risks or side effects and require little to no post-treatment downtime.
Although every dermal filler is different, you can expect your results to last at least six months; some products may last a year or longer before your body safely reabsorbs them.
To find out what cosmetic injectables can do for you, call your nearest Rapaport Dermatology of Beverly Hills office today, or use the convenient online tool to book a consultation any time.
*Individual results may vary
