This article was reviewed and approved by Sara Ghannad, a registered nurse specializing in injections, on February 23, 2024.
Do you find it difficult to choose the right injection treatment from the wide range of aesthetic and medical options available? We understand: there are so many treatments to choose from, which is why we’ve created this guide to help you make the right choice. Should you go for muscle relaxants, fillers, or something else?
Choosing the Right Injection Treatment
Many injection treatments can be complex and may appear to offer similar results in their descriptions, which can make it difficult to know which treatment is best for you. In addition, it is common to combine treatments to achieve a specific result.
That’s why it can be difficult to book the right treatment without first consulting an expert. Often, we know the result we’re looking for, but not which method will achieve it. That’s why it’s a good idea to schedule a consultation with a licensed injection nurse to ask your questions and get advice on how different treatments affect your appearance.
Muscle relaxants or fillers factors to consider
There are several factors to consider when choosing an injection treatment, particularly between muscle relaxants and fillers, which are two completely different methods with distinct functions. Muscle relaxants paralyze the muscles in the treated area, thereby preventing you from furrowing your brow, for example. Fillers , on the other hand, Fillers injecting a substance to add volume, such as in the lips, jawline, or forehead.
Which of these methods is best for you depends on several factors:
- How old you are
- How deep your wrinkles are
- If you want to smooth out or add volume
- Which part of the face or body you want to treat
The Right Injection Treatment for Various Conditions
Here is a summary of what various popular injection treatments can help you with:
- Muscle relaxants are usually the best option for treating wrinkles on the forehead, between the eyebrows, and around the eyes, as the muscle relaxant causes the muscles to relax, smoothing out the face. This works best for fine lines and small wrinkles, and cannot correct deeper wrinkles and sagging skin.
- Fillers are usually the best choice for treating wrinkles around the mouth or between the nose and mouth, as well as for tightening loose skin under the chin and on the neck. This is because a filler provides extra volume that fills out the area. It is therefore not a muscle treatment.
- Profhilo improves the skin’s elasticity, moisture balance, and firmness. It is a type of dermal fillers contains hyaluronic acid, a natural substance found in the body’s connective tissue and skin. Profhilo differs from traditional fillers it is not used to fill in lines or wrinkles, but rather to restore volume and moisture to the skin in a more natural way.
- Tear troughfillers are a popular treatment for people who want to reduce visible signs of fatigue, such as dark circles under the eyes and shadows caused by slight hollowing under the eye. Fillers for tear trough treatment typically contain hyaluronic acid, a natural substance found in the skin that helps hydrate and add volume to the area.
Treat wrinkles with surgery
If you are older and have a lot of loose skin on your face or neck, muscle relaxants or fillers may sometimes not be enough. In that case, surgery may be an option for you. A facelift involves cutting away skin and tightening it by pulling it back toward the hairline. Variations of the facelift include a forehead lift, for those who want to get rid of excess skin specifically on the forehead, and a neck lift, for those who have a so-called turkey neck and want to tighten the skin there.
The choice of treatment method is a personal one, and the most important thing is that you feel comfortable with the treatment you choose. Injectable treatments, such as muscle relaxants or fillers, cost less than surgery and can help most people rejuvenate their appearance.
Treat wrinkles with skincare
There are also skin treatments that can help tighten and rejuvenate the skin. However, these treatments have a much more limited effect, as they stimulate the body’s own healing process and collagen production but cannot completely eliminate wrinkles. Skincare products used at home can help moisturize the skin, but there are no miracle anti-aging creams that can rejuvenate aging skin… unfortunately!
Muscle relaxants or fillers summary
It’s important to remember that there is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to choosing a treatment for wrinkles. That’s why it’s important to consult with a licensed injection nurse to receive personalized recommendations based on your needs, preferences, and circumstances.
By working with an experienced practitioner, you can find the most effective and safe treatment options to achieve the results you want.
Would you like to learn more about which injectable treatment would be best for you? You can book a consultation with our injectable specialist here. The consultation costs 290 sek.
