The introduction of Botox and Juvederm to Sioux Center Dental is literally changing the face of dentistry! We are super excited to announce that Dr. Kuiper is rolling out the wrinkles in this exciting new service! We have been receiving many questions from current patients and community members about what Botox and Juvederm are and how they work. Are there any side effects and how long does it last? In today’s Tuesday Tooth Talk, Dr. Kuiper answers all of your most burning questions and offers solutions to have fuller lips, a younger looking appearance, and great skin.

Botox and dermal fillers are applied to the skin to prevent or gradually erase the wrinkles that have formed over time. They are different from one another, but they work hand in hand to counteract the two separate ways that wrinkles are formed. The first way wrinkles are formed is by muscle movements pulling on the skin, which creates folds that slowly become permanent wrinkles.  Botox works to lessen these muscle movements so that the wrinkles gradually smooth themselves back out over time. Another way that wrinkles form is that we lose volume in the folds in our faces as we age, and dermal fillers are used to refill these deflated areas. Botox and dermal fillers are a bit different but they work really well together. Typically, you will see 3-6 months worth of benefit with Botox before needing an enhancement. Dermal fillers last approximately 6-12 months before needing an enhancement. 

If you’d like to learn more about this topic, click here to visit our Botox/Juvederm page! If you have any questions about facial aesthetics, please contact us today! We would love to schedule a consult at no charge to discuss your options with Botox and dermal fillers in order to reach optimal results.

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