
Botox, Fillers, or Laser Resurfacing: Which Anti-Aging Treatment is Right for Me?

Not so long ago, fighting the cosmetic changes that come with aging primarily centered around getting a facelift. Fortunately, things have changed. You don’t need to get an invasive procedure with an extensive recovery period to turn back the clock.
In fact, Hilla Steinberg, MD, has multiple minimally invasive ways to target specific signs of aging. Because she offers laser resurfacing, Botox®, and fillers, she can help you identify the right treatment for your skin’s unique needs.
Talk with us about any age-related changes you want to reverse at our office on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in New York City. Dr. Steinberg personalizes a plan for you, which may mean one or a combination of the following treatments.
For dynamic wrinkles: Botox
Botox works explicitly for a type of skin creasing called dynamic wrinkles.
These wrinkles develop when you repeatedly move your face in the same way. For example, you might notice forehead lines when you raise your eyebrows. Over time, those may become more and more visible. Crow’s feet and frown lines serve as other examples of dynamic wrinkles.
Botox works by temporarily freezing the muscle that causes wrinkles. This lets the skin above the muscle relax, smoothing the crease.
For volume loss: Fillers
Other wrinkles form because of another problem aging brings about: the loss of facial volume. If you’ve noticed deepening lines around your mouth or thinning lips, you have decreasing facial fat volume to thank.
Fortunately, fillers give you a way to reverse this age-related issue. Dr. Steinberg uses these cosmetic injectables for:
- Marionette lines
- Saggy cheeks
- Smile lines
- Thin lips
- Vertical lip lines
If you’ve noticed the contours of your face changing, ask Dr. Steinberg about fillers.
For skin tone and texture issues: Laser resurfacing
This treatment has the benefit of fighting aging in a number of ways.
Dr. Steinberg uses a specialized laser at our office to send radiofrequency energy into your skin. This energy encourages tightening by stimulating your body to create new collagen.
At the same time, the laser resurfaces your skin, meaning it clears away dead and damaged skin cells. Because it encourages your skin to create new, unblemished skin cells, it can help with:
- Scarring
- Hyperpigmentation, including age/sun spots
- Rough or flaky skin
If you want skin that looks and feels younger, laser resurfacing provides an excellent tool.
The best part is that Dr. Steinberg can combine all of these options. If you’re dealing with dynamic wrinkles, volume loss, and texture issues, she can combine Botox, fillers, and laser resurfacing to help you defy aging.
We’re here to tailor an anti-aging plan specifically for you. To get started, call our office or book an appointment online today.
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