Straight from the Expert: Anti-Aging Skin Care (Part 2)
Botulinum toxin and hyaluronic acid are two of the most common injectables that help smoothen wrinkles and fine lines. In the second part of 'Straight from the Expert: Anti-Aging Skin Care', dermatologist Dr. Jean Marquez answers all the common questions about these two treatments including their effectiveness and safety. Sparkle star Elle Villanueva talks to Dr. Jean to learn more about these anti-aging treatments.
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Transcript
00:00 In this day and age, the earlier you take care of your skin, the better it ages.
00:06 A lot of young people now are exposed to different skincare routines and that is a good thing.
00:12 Aging, however, is inevitable.
00:15 But how you take care of your skin is the key to aging gracefully.
00:28 Hello everyone, I'm Elle Bilangueva and we are back here at their clinic.
00:31 In the first part of this episode, we discussed old therapy and the different anti-aging skincare products.
00:37 In this part of the episode, we will talk about two of the most popular cosmetic procedures,
00:42 Botox and dermal fillers.
00:45 Look, I've heard about Botox before and I know there are a lot of misconceptions about it.
00:50 For our audience, can you tell them what is Botox?
00:54 Yes, Botox is actually Botulinum Toxin A.
00:58 Botox is a brand.
00:59 So people get confused when they go to a clinic.
01:03 They say, "Can I have a Botox treatment?"
01:05 So they don't know that Botox is actually a brand.
01:08 There are so many brands of Botulinum Toxin.
01:12 And Botox is the first in the market.
01:15 Actually, what it does is the toxin,
01:19 they are afraid when they say toxin, they think that it paralyzes the muscles.
01:25 No, actually, they only relax the muscles.
01:28 The muscles in particular that causes those dynamic lines.
01:34 When you say dynamic lines, these are the lines that come out when you do facial expressions.
01:38 For example, you have a big smile, you have a number 11 here,
01:43 or you're smiling, you have a crow's feet here,
01:46 or when you raise your eyebrows,
01:50 you have a big smile, you have a lot of lines.
01:52 So you develop these so-called dynamic lines.
02:16 For people my age, is Botox recommended?
02:19 Or what age is it that can be injected with Botox?
02:24 As long as you already have those dynamic lines,
02:28 then we can actually do Botox.
02:30 Usually, 18 years old and up, especially for medical purposes.
02:34 For example, if you have teeth grinding,
02:37 and it hurts when you lock your jaw,
02:39 so we can do Botox on the jaw area.
02:40 Not necessarily just because of cosmetic reasons.
02:44 How long does the Botox effect last?
02:46 The Botox effect usually lasts from 3 to 6 months.
02:49 It also depends on your lifestyle, and of course,
02:51 it depends on how much you put on.
02:54 Sometimes, if you put more, the result lasts longer.
02:56 And then when you start using Botox, you can already see the results.
03:00 Sometimes, after 3 days, you start seeing results,
03:03 and the maximum results will come out after a week.
03:06 Oh, okay. So you need to be injected again after that 6-month period?
03:11 Yes, after that 6-month period.
03:12 Or if you don't have to wait,
03:14 you can start having Botox on the 3rd or 4th month.
03:18 Contrary to what other people think,
03:20 they think that if you have Botox, you're already hooked.
03:24 You always need to get Botox.
03:26 Because they feel that if the result is gone, it worsens.
03:30 But it's not actually.
03:31 Because if the line is gone, then you start comparing
03:34 that, "Oh, this is my face during Botox."
03:37 And then when the effect is gone, you see the lines again.
03:40 But sometimes, when you see the lines, it's less.
03:43 Because it's improving.
03:47 And you're already avoiding the effects.
03:49 You're preventing the lines.
04:08 Aside from Botox and Illtherapy,
04:10 what procedures can you recommend for aging skin?
04:14 One of the procedures that we really like recommending to patients
04:19 because as we get older, we lose fat on certain areas.
04:23 Like here on the mid-face, around the eyes and around the mouth.
04:28 And of course, here also on the sides and on the temples,
04:32 is really dermal fillers.
04:35 The nice thing about dermal fillers,
04:36 it can actually restore the contour of the face.
04:41 So contrary to what other people think,
04:43 "Oh, I don't need a dermal filler because my face is already fat."
04:47 No, because it can be fat, but without shape.
04:51 So the dermal filler can actually bring back the shape of your face,
04:55 provided it's done correctly.
04:58 So I like doing dermal fillers.
05:00 Later, we have a friend and I'll show you how it's done.
05:03 Okay, Doc, let's go.
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05:08 Well, we are here at the anti-aging room
05:13 where we do most of the anti-aging treatments
05:15 like the therapy and injectables.
05:17 And here is our beautiful patient.
05:20 I'm sure you know her, Ms. Almira Mula.
05:23 So she's gonna do a filler,
05:26 and then later on, we'll do a little bit of Botox.
05:30 (laughing)
05:31 Natural Botox.
05:32 Natural.
05:34 You mentioned earlier that Botox is a toxin, right?
05:37 Is filler the same or is it different?
05:40 No, filler actually is hyaluronic acid gel.
05:44 Hyaluronic is present in our skin naturally,
05:47 so it gives plumpness.
05:49 And as we age, we lose those sloping lines.
05:54 What happens is, we get hills and valleys.
05:58 So sometimes, it gets swollen here,
06:01 and here, it gets puffy, and here, it gets swollen.
06:03 So that causes actually sagging of the skin.
06:06 Doc, how do you do it?
06:08 I'm excited to see this.
06:09 So of course, at first, we will mark the area to be injected.
06:13 And I also mark the area that should not be injected
06:16 to avoid an unnatural look.
06:18 And for the case of Almira,
06:21 she only wants a little filler.
06:24 That's how she is.
06:25 A little filler, a little Botox, right?
06:28 Because she doesn't want to have an overdone look,
06:30 and of course, she doesn't want to have an unnatural look.
06:34 I need to have an expression.
06:36 Yes, she needs to have an expression.
06:39 Because she's an artista,
06:40 and she's going to have a teleseries soon.
06:43 So it needs to be natural.
06:46 Of course, if you want to add more,
06:48 then you can add again after a few months.
06:51 So that's what she wants.
06:54 So when you put the filler here,
06:56 you lift it lower.
06:58 So that helps with the overall look.
07:03 Thank you so much, Dr. Eugene, for your time
07:26 and for letting us in your clinic.
07:28 How can they reach you?
07:29 And maybe you have final tips for our viewers.
07:32 What I actually want them to remember is
07:35 the skin is actually a reflection of your health.
07:38 So it's important to live a healthy lifestyle.
07:41 And of course, eat properly.
07:43 And always remember that having a healthy skin
07:47 is a necessity and not a luxury.
07:49 Yes, I love that.
07:51 Take note, guys, all of Dr. Eugene's advice.
07:54 Coming from a certified dermatologist.
07:57 Of course, they can reach us at our social media accounts.
08:01 In our Instagram, it's there.clinic.
08:03 We also have YouTube.
08:05 We have Facebook.
08:06 And of course, we also have TikTok.
08:07 And they can also follow me,
08:09 my personal account @drjeanm.
08:13 That's in Instagram.
08:14 I've learned a lot from this episode.
08:18 But you know what, guys?
08:20 My one takeaway is that there are many options out there
08:23 when it comes to taking care of your aging skin.
08:25 There are non-invasive procedures like Otherapy
08:29 and injectables like Botox and Dermal Thillers.
08:33 And for those who are not into these cosmetic procedures,
08:37 there are products in the market you can buy
08:39 that actually work.
08:40 Just make sure that you get what Dr. Jean recommended.
08:44 Thank you for watching "Straight From The Expert."
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08:59 You can also follow me on my social media accounts
09:02 on Instagram @_elbenueva
09:04 and on Facebook @elbenuevofficial.
09:08 Bye!
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