Botulinum Toxin Type, commercially known as BOTOX®, is a purified toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, and it is used in the Botox browlift procedure. The toxin shields the nerve impulses to muscles, causing botulism or paralysis of the nerves.
BOTOX® for the Eyes
The effect of surgery lasts for approximately three months. BOTOX® is injected to prevent excessive frowning of the cheek muscles, which increases wrinkles. Hence, the procedure is named BOTOX® Browlift. The procedure has achieved significant success in providing patients with a rejuvenated and more youthful appearance. It helps in tightening upper eye lids, as well as smoothening the skin.
Thermage for the Eyes
Thermage, on the other hand, is an injection that is used to smoothen and tighten the skin as well as reduce the wrinkles under your eyes. When the skin collagen (an albuminoid substance arranged in bundles), which plays a role in skin elasticity, gradually diminishes, Thermage helps to return the tightness. It encourages the growth of new collagen. The good thing about this procedure is that there are no bruises, sutures or swelling as side effects.
Other benefits include:
- Tighter and smoother skin all around the eye area
- Smoother and younger looking skin with a softer appearance
- Reduced eyelid hooding
- Reduced under-eye bags
As you consider undergoing either of the procedures, you should not forget to weigh in the risks involved. The benefits are the reasons leading you to undertake the procedure, but remember that there are always risks involved with any medical surgery.
Both the procedures will achieve the required results with your eyes, but the BOTOX® procedure has more side effects than eye Thermage. This aspect should be well-discussed with your doctor during consultation. Just be keen throughout and make sure you understand both the pros and cons involved.
