At Skinaite Clinic, we prioritize treatments that are safe, tailored to the individual, and enhance your natural appearance — not hide it. Among the most popular non-invasive cosmetic options are Botox and dermal fillers. These treatments help minimize aging signs, restore facial fullness, and refresh your overall look with little to no downtime.
Although they are often mentioned together, Botox and dermal fillers serve different functions and operate in unique ways. Here’s a closer look.

What is Botox?

Botox is a registered name for a neurotoxic protein called botulinum toxin type A, produced by Clostridium botulinum bacteria. Despite the term “toxin” sounding alarming, Botox is administered in minuscule, carefully controlled doses for both medical and aesthetic reasons.

• Botox primarily works by temporarily stopping signals between nerves and muscles. It does this by stopping the release of a neurotransmitter known as acetylcholine, essential for muscle movement.
• When applied to certain facial muscles, Botox leads those muscles to relax or become inactive, thereby reducing the look of dynamic wrinkles — the lines that develop from repeated facial motions such as frowning, smiling, or squinting.
• Botox doesn’t provide volume to the skin or tissue; instead, it functions by diminishing muscular activity.

To sum it up, Botox is an injection that relaxes muscles to temporarily reduce movement-induced wrinkles and is also used for certain medical conditions like migraines or muscle spasms.

What are Fillers?

Dermal fillers, often simply called fillers, are gel-based substances injected beneath the skin’s surface to replenish lost volume, soften static wrinkles, and enhance facial features.

• Unlike Botox, fillers don’t impact muscle movement. Rather, they fill out areas where skin has thinned or sagged with age or other causes.
• The most common fillers use hyaluronic acid (HA), a natural body substance that helps keep skin hydrated and elastic. Other filler options include calcium hydroxylapatite, poly-L-lactic acid, or PMMA (a semi-permanent synthetic filler).
• Fillers are often used to enhance lip volume, lift the cheeks, reduce nasolabial folds (smile lines), smooth out deeper wrinkles, and even contour the nose or jawline.

In short, fillers are used to add volume and lift areas of the face or body where definition or smoothness has diminished.

How Botox Works:

Botox temporarily relaxes or paralyzes targeted muscles by disrupting the connection between nerves and those muscles.

Step-by-Step Overview:

1. Injection into Target Area:
   • Botox is administered into specific facial muscles that create expression lines like crow’s feet, forehead creases, or frown lines.
2. Nerve Signal Disruption:
   • Normally, nerves release acetylcholine at neuromuscular junctions (where nerves connect to muscles).
   • Acetylcholine binds to muscle receptors and signals the muscle to contract.
   • Botox inhibits acetylcholine release, thereby blocking this contraction signal.
3. Muscle Relaxation:
   • With no acetylcholine, muscles remain relaxed.
   • This causes temporary muscle inactivity in the treated area.
4. Wrinkle Reduction:
   • Since the muscle no longer contracts, the skin above it stays smooth, making dynamic wrinkles less noticeable or completely gone.

Duration and Reversibility:

• Results start appearing in 3–5 days and are fully visible within 7–14 days.
• The body gradually regenerates nerve endings to restore muscle function.
• Effects typically persist for 3–6 months, after which retreatment is recommended.

How Fillers Work:

Dermal fillers increase volume below the skin to reduce wrinkles, restore contours, and enhance facial fullness.

Step-by-Step Overview:

1. Injection into Skin or Deeper Tissue:
   • Depending on the treatment area (e.g., lips, cheeks, smile lines), fillers are injected into different skin layers or soft tissues.
2. Volumizing Action:
   • The gel filler fills the area beneath the skin, lifting and smoothing the surface.
   • This minimizes static wrinkles, which are visible even without facial expression.
3. Hydration and Collagen Boost (for specific fillers):
   • HA fillers attract moisture, which helps skin appear hydrated, firm, and youthful.
   • Fillers like Sculptra (poly-L-lactic acid) or Radiesse (calcium hydroxylapatite) also promote natural collagen production, enhancing skin tone and firmness over time.
4. Natural Blending:
   • Modern fillers are designed for seamless integration with natural tissues, delivering a natural look and feel.

Duration and Breakdown:

• Effects are instant, though minor swelling may occur initially.
• Longevity depends on the type:
  • HA fillers: approx. 6–18 months
  • Sculptra/Radiesse: approx. 1–2 years
  • PMMA: lasts several years
• The body gradually metabolizes fillers, so periodic maintenance is required.

What Botox Treats:

• Horizontal forehead lines
• Glabellar lines (frown lines between brows)
• Crow’s feet (eye area lines)
• Bunny lines (nose wrinkles)
• Chin dimples
• Neck bands
• Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)

What Fillers Treat:

• Cheek volume loss
• Lip enhancement
• Nasolabial folds (laugh lines)
• Marionette lines
• Tear troughs (under-eye hollows)
• Chin and jawline definition
• Aging hands

Possible Botox Side Effects:

• Mild bruising, swelling, or redness at injection points
• Temporary headache or flu-like symptoms
• Drooping eyelids or eyebrows (rare)
• Dry mouth
• Temporary muscle weakness
• Visual issues (extremely rare)
• Nausea or allergic reactions (rare)

Possible Dermal Filler Side Effects:

• Swelling, tenderness, or redness
• Bruising at injection site
• Lumps or bumps under the skin
• Uneven results or overcorrection
• Rash or skin infection
• Rare vascular issues (e.g., necrosis or blindness)

Treatment Process at Skinaite Clinic:

1. Consultation – We review your goals and assess your facial anatomy to craft a custom plan.
2. Preparation – The area is sanitized, and numbing cream may be applied.
3. Injection – Using precise techniques, our skilled professionals administer the injections.
4. Aftercare – You’ll be given complete instructions for aftercare. Most clients can get back to their daily routines right away.