1. In terms of shape
Botox is a white powder; hyaluronic acid is a colorless, transparent, jelly-like liquid substance.
2. In terms of ingredients
Botox is prepared by fermentation of Clostridium botulinum type A Hall strain growing in culture medium; hyaluronic acid is an acidic mucopolysaccharide. The substance was isolated from the vitreous body of a bull's eye.
3. In terms of use
Botox can improve blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm and related focal dystonia; hyaluronic acid is widely used in various types of ophthalmic surgeries, such as crystal lenses Implants, corneal transplants, and anti-glaucoma surgeries, among others. Also used to treat arthritis and speed wound healing. When used in cosmetics, it can keep the skin moist, smooth and elastic, and has the functions of anti-wrinkle, anti-wrinkle, beauty care and restoration of skin physiological functions.
Extended information:
Both hyaluronic acid and Botox have anti-wrinkle effects, but they are not omnipotent. The following two types of wrinkles cannot be solved by injecting these two substances:
1. Severe wrinkles and depressions
Hyaluronic acid and Botox only target relatively small wrinkles and depressions. If they are large-scale, severe wrinkles and sagging, they are still recommended. Use autologous fat injection or surgery. This situation has exceeded the indications for the use of hyaluronic acid and Botox, the surgical effect may be difficult to guarantee, and the economic cost required is huge.
2. Dynamic wrinkles
Hyaluronic acid and Botox mainly target static wrinkles, but in removing dynamic wrinkles, the effect of Botox is irreplaceable. At the same time, it can only target relatively small wrinkles and depressions. If there are large-scale and severe wrinkles and sagging, it is still recommended to use autologous fat injection or surgery.
Reference materials: Baidu Encyclopedia - Botox
Reference materials: Baidu Encyclopedia - Hyaluronic acid (hyaluronic acid)