Botox® and Juvederm® are used to reduce wrinkles and diminish signs of aging. While Botox blocks muscular nerve action to soften wrinkles, Juvederm fills them in by adding volume and fullness. The experts at Shore Medical Aesthetics and Anti-Aging in Babylon, NY, offer both treatments and will explain the advanced science behind these popular anti-aging methods.

How Botox Works 

Botox is derived from Clostridium botulinum, an organism found in natural environments like cultivated soil, forest floors, and lake sediment. C. botulinum produces the botulinum toxin, which is purified into medical Botox and injected into muscles in the face, neck, and other areas of the body in extremely small doses. Botox prevents nerve signals from reaching the muscles, which then become partially paralyzed for 3–6 months. Botox is used cosmetically to reduce facial wrinkles and fine lines, making them much less apparent. It also is used to treat medical conditions like excessive sweating, migraine headaches, and overactive bladder. 

How Juvederm Works

Juvederm is made from a modified form of hyaluronic acid, a natural component found in human connective tissue. Hyaluronic acid binds with collagen and elastin to improve skin elasticity and extracellular volume.  As a person ages, connective tissue degenerates, resulting in age-related volume loss and skin wrinkling. By injecting Juvederm into the skin, it’s possible to reverse the appearance of age-related volume loss and skin wrinkling. Juvederm adds extracellular volume, improves skin elasticity, and increases moisture retention. It can be used to smooth lines, plump lips, and contour cheeks.

To learn more about how Botox and Juvederm can help you reach your anti-aging goals, contact the experts at Shore Medical Aesthetics and Anti-Aging in Babylon, NY. Call a helpful professional at (516) 690-7546 to schedule an appointment. For more information about their procedures, including CoolSculpting® and chemical peels, visit their website. Check the clinic’s Facebook page for client photos, specials, and updates.