We all want to look and feel our best. But as we get older, lines, wrinkles, and saggy skin can make us feel, well, less than ideal. Many people are getting home health care or turning to cosmetic surgery to give them the boost in confidence they need.
Botox has been around for ages, and we all know which celebrities have gotten it. But newer forms of cosmetic procedures like coolsculpting and ultherapy are getting more and more buzz today, too. While coolsculpting is mostly for below the below the neck, ultherpay and botox target that most precious of assets: your face. So which one is right for you if you’re looking to reverse the signs of aging? Read on to find out the differences.
Targets: Botox is an an injected serum that can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, especially across the forehead. Ultherapy is a nonsurgical procedure that uses ultrasound to provide lift and life to saggy skin along the cheeks, jawline, or brow.
Treatment: Botox injections take about 15 minutes in a doctor’s office and are minimally invasive. Ultherapy is noninvaasive and takes about 60 to 90 minutes to administer. Like all of the top give nonsurgical cosmetic procedures, both can be performed in a physician’s office without the need for general anesthesia.
Results and Recovery: About 82% of Botox patients report improved results within a week of treatment. The effects typically last for three to four months. While you can return to work and life within an hour of Ultherapy treatments, the results take longer to manifest — perhaps a few months. However, they last for as long as two years.
Side Effects: Some people report bruising or swelling post-Botox. Swelling after Ultherapy is rare but it does happen. Botox is painless, so long as you’re comfortable with needles. Many people say that the hour of Ultherapy treatments are uncomfortable, but that they’re worth it for the results.
So which one should you choose? The decision is maybe not as complicated as you might think. Consider your goal: Do you want to reduce the appearance of lines, or to give your face a lift? Many patients actually receive both. Talk to your doctor about your options.