Dermal fillers and Botox® are both cosmetic injectables, but they differ from each other in both formula and use. Dr. Frank L. Stile offers both of these treatments, but many ask, how are they different from each other?
WHAT IS BOTOX®?
Botox® is a specially formulated neurotoxin that relaxes the muscles in the face. This popular wrinkle treatment has been FDA-approved for over 20 years.
The muscles in our faces help to create everyday facial expressions. When injected, Botox® helps temporarily silence the nerves in those muscles, which smoothes out the skin from years of dynamic expressions.
Botox® is temporary, and generally lasts for around three to six months.
WHAT DOES BOTOX® TREAT?
While Botox® can treat various conditions, it is mainly for the treatment of moderate to severe wrinkles. There are quite a few areas of the face that Botox® can treat, including the “11” shaped wrinkles that appear between the eyebrows, horizontal forehead lines, and “crow’s feet,” which are the lines around your eyes.
A key difference between Botox® and dermal fillers is that Botox® does not treat fine wrinkles from volume loss.
WHAT ARE DERMAL FILLERS?
Dermal fillers are an injectable treatment for volume loss. At Stile Aesthetics, we offer a range of dermal fillers, including the Juvéderm® and Restylane® families of fillers.
Dr. Stile injects dermal fillers into different areas of the face to enhance the appearance. They also reduce fine lines and wrinkles resulting from volume loss.
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– Elicia L.
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– Susan S.
I’m a mother of 2 and I recently had a breast augmentation done by Dr. Stiles. I had a lift with an implant. I explained to Dr. Stiles that I wanted full and perky breast, but I didn’t want them to be too large . He achieved the perfect look for me! My entire experience has been wonderful thus far. His assistant Cynthia is also amazing. She was available to address my concerns day or night. If you are looking for a cosmetic surgeon in Vegas. I highly recommend Dr. Stiles and his entire staff.
Not only can dermal fillers treat lines and wrinkles, but they can also add volume to the cheeks and lips. There are different formulas of dermal fillers with different consistencies from thick to thin. The Juvéderm® family of fillers, for example, uses hyaluronic acid, which helps plump the skin. Sculptra® uses poly-L-lactic acid, which triggers collagen production slowly for longer results.
AM I A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR BOTOX® OR DERMAL FILLERS?
Many people can make good candidates for either Botox® or dermal fillers. If you have moderate to severe wrinkles from years of dynamic expressions, Botox® may be for you. On the other hand, dermal fillers may be a better option for you if you have fine lines and wrinkles caused by volume loss.
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Stile Aesthetics serves Las Vegas, NV & Surrounding Areas.
Dr. Frank L. Stile, MD, FACS
Dr. Frank L. Stile is a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. His office is in Las Vegas. The office is luxuriously appointed and has won awards for original designs and decor. His practice provides the full spectrum of cosmetic surgery procedures. Dr. Stile has had the privilege of helping over 10,000 patients achieve their cosmetic surgical goals.
Originally from New York City, Dr. Stile graduated high school at the age of 15 and began medical training at the City University of New York’s Accelerated 7-year combined Undergraduate and Medical School Program. He completed his clinical training at the State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn. His post-doctorate training included 12 years of residency. During that time, Dr. Stile received specialized surgical training at four academic institutions of excellence.
He is the published author of articles and book chapters in the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Microsurgery literature. He has presented research at National and International Plastic Surgery Conferences. Dr. Stile regularly visits with leaders in the field of cosmetic plastic surgery, facilitating the exchange of ideas and constantly refining his techniques.
Dr. Stile has long held an interest in the martial sciences, specifically mixed martial arts. His personal and professional relationships with the stars of MMA have made him the most trusted and requested plastic surgeon by champions of the sport. Dr. Stile has innovated and published techniques for both treating new facial injuries and preventing recurrent injuries in “cut-prone” fighters. His work has been featured in such publications as the New York Times, Maxim Magazine, and Real Fighter Magazine, in addition to numerous television and radio shows.
Dr. Stile is an avid illustrator, painter, and sculptor. His work adds to the decor of both his home and office. He is also the published author of two children’s books. His greatest accomplishment, second only to being a husband and father, was the establishment of the Frank L. Stile Foundation in 2011. The goal of this non-profit was to serve and support the needs of children in crisis. To date, this initiative has helped provide over TEN MILLION meals for food insecure children and their families in addition to providing resources for medical care.
