Injectables: Botox and fillers

What is the difference between Botox and fillers? Botulinum toxin temporarily relaxes muscles that cause expression lines. Fillers restore volume, while collagen stimulators such as Sculptra work gradually. A KNMG cosmetic doctor can discuss which approach suits you.

Botulinum toxin brands

Botox is one brand name. Dysport appears first, followed by other botulinum toxin brands.

Dysport

Ipsen

Dysport is a botulinum toxin type A brand. It temporarily relaxes targeted muscles to soften expression lines.

Typical duration: About 3–4 months

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Botox

AbbVie / Allergan

Botox is a brand of botulinum toxin type A. It temporarily relaxes targeted muscles to soften expression lines.

Typical duration: About 3–4 months

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Azzalure

Galderma

Azzalure is a botulinum toxin type A brand. It temporarily relaxes targeted muscles to soften expression lines.

Typical duration: About 3–4 months

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Bocouture

Merz Aesthetics

Bocouture is a botulinum toxin type A brand. It temporarily relaxes targeted muscles to soften expression lines.

Typical duration: About 3–4 months

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Fillers, collagen stimulators and your own tissue

Hyaluronic acid fillers can restore volume. Sculptra stimulates collagen production over time. Microfat and nanofat use tissue taken from your own body; these are different procedures.

Sculptra

Galderma

Sculptra contains poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA). It stimulates collagen production gradually rather than working as an immediate hyaluronic acid filler.

Typical duration: Up to 2 years

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Lichaamseigen nano- en microvet

Lichaamseigen (autoloog)

A small amount of your own fat tissue is collected and processed into microfat and/or nanofat. Microfat may be used for volume and nanofat for skin quality.

Typical duration: Variable; some results may be long-lasting

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Restylane

Galderma

Restylane is a range of hyaluronic acid fillers used to restore volume or soften lines.

Typical duration: About 6–18 months

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Belotero

Merz Aesthetics

Belotero is a range of hyaluronic acid fillers used for subtle volume enhancement and lines.

Typical duration: About 6–12 months

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Radiesse

Merz Aesthetics

Radiesse is a calcium hydroxylapatite-based injectable. It can provide volume and stimulate collagen production.

Typical duration: About 12–18 months

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Stylage

Laboratoires Vivacy (Frankrijk)

Stylage is a range of hyaluronic acid fillers used to restore volume or soften lines.

Typical duration: About 9–12 months

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