What's the Difference Wrinkle Relaxers and Dermal Fillers?

Wrinkle relaxers (Neuromodulators) and dermal fillers are very popular cosmetic treatments, but they serve different purposes and work in distinct ways. Understanding their differences can help determine which might be suitable for your cosmetic goals.

• Wrinkle Relaxers work by temporarily blocking nerve signals to muscles, which reduces muscle activity and prevents the skin from creasing or wrinkling. This is especially effective for dynamic wrinkles, which are caused by facial expressions such as frowning, smiling, or squinting.
  
  
• Dermal Fillers on the other hand, work by "filling in" or plumping up areas that have lost volume or smoothness. This can include smoothing out static wrinkles (wrinkles that are present without muscle movement), restoring lost volume in cheeks and lips, and enhancing facial contours.

Which Areas Can Be Treated?

• Wrinkle Relaxers are commonly used to treat forehead lines, crow's feet (lines around the eyes), and frown lines between the eyebrows. It can also be used for medical purposes, such as treating excessive sweating or chronic migraines.
  
  
• Dermal Fillers are frequently used to add volume to cheeks and lips, smooth out deep lines around the mouth (such as nasolabial folds and marionette lines), and even to rejuvenate hands by restoring volume.

How Long Will the Results Last?

• Wrinkle Relaxer results typically last between 3 to 6 months, after which the treatments needs to be repeated to maintain the results.
  
  
• Dermal Filler results can vary depending on the type of filler used, the area treated, and the individual's metabolism. Some fillers last 6 to 12 months, while others can last up to 2 years or more.