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Is Laser or Innotox Better for Fine Lines

Laser treatment is suitable for young skin, with long-lasting and significant effects, but a long recovery period; Innotox injection is suitable for dynamic wrinkles, with fast recovery and significant effects, suitable for busy people. The choice should be made based on age, skin type and affordable recovery time.

Treatment Mechanism

Laser treatment provokes the production of collagen by the action of light energy in the range of wavelengths from 755nm to 1064nm. A course of laser treatment for three months shows an average increase in collagen production by 23%, reduction in pore size by 18%, and reduction in fine lines by 25%. Innotox injections act by blocking the transmission of the nerve signal by botulinum toxin. The rates of improvement for dynamic wrinkles reach 30%-40%.

Among them, laser treatment costs 3000-8000 yuan for every treatment; a treatment course requires 3 to 5 sessions, spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart, so the total expenditure is 15000 to 40000 yuan. Innotox injection costs 2000 to 5000 yuan per injection. Besides, it has to be used as an ongoing treatment every 4 to 6 months. However, the effect of laser treatment will last for 1 or 2 years.

87% of the patients felt that laser treatment was effective in overall skin improvement, while 92% reported its effect on the reduction of fine lines. Some 78% of the patients reported that Innotox reduced dynamic wrinkles, but in fine lines, it was 58% improvement rate.

Recovery after laser usually takes about 7 to 10 days. Sometimes, accompanying features include redness, swelling, and mild pigmentation in 5-8% cases. Innotox injections might be followed by local stiffness or asymmetry in 1-3% of cases.

Laser devices generally work within a power scope of 10W ~ 20W. The fractional laser‘s spot diameter falls within the range of 50μm ~ 300μm while its treatment depth reaches 1.5mm ~ 2.5mm. The doses used in the injections of Innotox fall in the range of 0.1ml ~ 0.3ml. It is injected at a subcutaneous depth of 2mm ~ 5mm. This whole process takes just 15 minutes.

The global size of the laser treatment equipment market reached 9.5 billion USD in 2023, up by 12% compared to the previous year. Its market demand grows at a growth rate of 18%. In the North American market, Innotox injection demand increased by 21% in 2022, while laser treatments are more popular in the Asian market, occupying 40% of the global market share.

For patients above 40 years, dynamic wrinkles reduced by 42% after Innotox and by 28% after laser treatment.

The average annual maintenance cost of laser treatment is in the range of 5000 to 10000 yuan, while for Innotox, it is in the range of 8000 to 15000 yuan annually.

Overall satisfaction for patients treated with laser is 85%, whereas for Innotox injections, it is 78%. For speed and comfort, the score for Innotox is higher at 90%.

Suitable Skin Types

Laser treatment in oily skin patients decreased sebum secretion by an average of 35% within 90 days, with a 28% improvement in pore size. The possibility of pigmentation in light skin is only 3%, while it may be as high as 12% in dark skin.

The effect of dynamic wrinkle reduction is most obvious in the 30-40 age group, the improvement rate reaching 42%.

The chances of redness and swelling for sensitive skin are 15%, while for normal skin, it is 5%. The side effect rate is relatively low, with 3% for Innotox.

Treatment of the CO2 Fractional Laser is done at an energy of 10W to 20W, at an improvement rate of 58% for acne scars and 45% for pigmentation. After the treatment, strict sun protection is necessary because it may lead to a 10% chance of UV exposure causing pigmentation rebound.

Within 72 hours after injection, the skin elasticity increased by 15%-20%. One patient had a 38% reduction in fine lines around the eyes 4 months after injection. Dry skin patients should pay special attention to moisturizing after treatment, using at least 30ml of high-concentration moisturizer every day.

This can be exacerbated by laser treatment, with a 20% chance of delayed repair of the skin barrier, especially when the humidity goes below 40% during winter. In general, no noticeable side effects were found in about 90% of cases after injections of Innotox, with only 3 to 5 days required for skin recovery.

Further, in the Asian market, the share of combined skin is 40 %, oily skin is 35%, sensitive skin accounts for about 20 %; Laser treatment accounts for 55 % shares in Asian markets. Innotox holds more popularity in the European market as it has a 40 % share in the market for treating dynamic wrinkles.

The collagen-stimulating effect of laser treatment improves mildly sagging skin by 30-35%, while Innotox improves dynamic and expression wrinkles by 45%. Laser may stimulate darkening of pigmentation, and the probability of risk can be 10-15%.

Patients with both dynamic wrinkles and pigmentation are indicated to do the injection first with Innotox to reduce the dynamic wrinkles and then go for laser treatment in the aspect of pigmentation 6-8 weeks later. More than 60% comprehensive improvement rate, this will take approximately 12000 to 20000 yuan combined budget for this combination therapy.

Longevity of Results

Increasing laser treatments from 3 to 5 sessions further improves fine lines, and such improvement may last 12-24 months in the 35-45 age group, with an average increase in collagen content of 18%.

A single injection of Innotox usually has an effect for 4 to 6 months. Dynamic wrinkles in patients aged 30 to 40 were reduced by 42%, but by the fifth month after injection, the improvement rate had decreased to 28%. That is, patients have to go for 2 to 3 touch-ups every year, at the cost of 2000 to 5000 yuan each time.

Although one laser treatment could cost between 3000 and 8000 yuan, the average cost for 4000-7000 yuan can maintain it annually. However, one year costs 8000-15000 yuan for Innotox.

Laser treatment stimulates the production of collagen within 90 days, increasing it by as much as 20%. Its effects can last 6 to 12 months following treatment; in some patients, the level of collagen remains stable for as long as 18 months post-treatment.

Following Innotox injections, the reduction in dynamic wrinkles is 35%-40%. By the 4th month after treatment, the effect declines by about 15%.

Whereas its results, in the 30-40 age group, last up to 18 months; in patients over 50, it has an average duration of 12 months. In the case of an Innotox injection, it lasts for 6 months in the 30-40 age group and drops to 4 months in patients over 50. 68 % of patients who go through laser treatments report being satisfied with the results even 18 months after the procedure. In North America, Innotox held a 40% market share of.

Non-smokers had an average treatment effect that lasted 18 months, while in smokers the duration is 12 months. Treatment effects also run about 4 months longer for patients who wear sunscreen than for those who do not.

Side Effects Comparison

About 12% of the patients develop noticeable skin redness and swelling within 48 hours following the treatment, which then subsides in 3 to 7 days. The chances of pigmentation in dark skin patients are 8-15%, whereas in light skin, it is only 3%.

The injected side effects of Innotox are relatively minimal: 3% of all cases present discomfort at the injection site within 72 hours and 1% develop expression stiffness. The side effect usually disappears within 1 to 2 weeks.

Recovery time after laser treatment is usually about 7 to 10 days, and about 5% of patients have scabbing. Energy for the CO2 fractional laser usually ranges between 20 to 30 millijoules. Innotox injection patients are able to go back to their normal activities within 1 hour of treatment.

In the recovery period after laser treatment, 15% of patients suffer damage to the skin barrier and need additional means of repair; the average cost is 500 to 1000 yuan. The side effect rate for Innotox injections is only 2%.

The depth of Fractional CO2 laser treatment can be up to 2.5mm, among which 87% of patients have an impressive improvement in their acne scars; however, some 10% suffered from temporary inflammation in the treated area. It usually needed 3-5 days of anti-inflammatory care, which cost 50 to 200 yuan daily.

Side effects of Innotox are closely related to the dosage of the injection. Every increase of 0.1ml in the volume of injection raises the probability of side effects by 0.5%. For a full-face injection, the total dosage could reach 0.5-1ml, increasing the possibility of side effects to 5%.

In patients who undergo laser treatment in summer, there is a 12% chance of pigmentation after UV exposure, while in winter, this probability is reduced to 5%. Generally, laser treatment is advised in seasons with low UV intensity and should be combined with the daily application of high-SPF sunscreen, whose monthly cost ranges from 300 to 600 yuan.

It can be noted that skin redness and pigmentation may cause about 22% of the patients to avoid social activities for an average period of 10 days after laser treatment. In contrast, only 3% of the patients treated with Innotox avoid social activities, and recovery can be observed in 1-2 days after injection.

The side effect rate in the case of approved laser equipment is about 5%, while it reaches as high as 15% in case of unapproved equipment. In Innotox, it’s only 2-3%.

Downtime and Recovery

Recovery time for CO2 fractional laser usually takes 7 to 10 days, where 72% of the cases tend to show redness and mild scabbing in the first 5 days. Patients who administer 10 millijoules of energy, on average, recover in 8 days, while their recovery is extended to 12 days at 20 millijoules of energy. During the same period, the related skincare products are moderately priced, which is roughly in the range of 500 to 1000 yuan per month.

98% of patients can resume normal activities within 1 hour of injection, with 2% reporting mild redness lasting no more than 48 hours.

15% of patients experience pigmentation during the recovery period, while this probability drops to 5% for those using sunscreen. Doctors recommend using SPF 50+ sunscreen daily, with average monthly costs of 300 to 600 yuan.

Meanwhile, for as long as 14 days after treatment, 18% of patients still suffered from skin redness, while the average recovery time was only 7 days for normal skin patients. Sensitive skin patients need more repair products, and the daily skincare budget is between 100 to 200 yuan.

Within 3 days of injections, most patients, about 90%, recover completely, and only about 1% experience mild bruising. The possibility of hematoma can be reduced to 0.5% with deep injections.

Assuming winter air to be at its driest, skin repair has been estimated to take about 10 days, while during summer, recovery is observed within an average of 7 days. If a humidifier is used to maintain air humidity above 50%, recovery can be shortened by 1-2 days, with the rental fee of the device for a month costing approximately 100 to 300 yuan.

It costs an average of 1500 to 3000 yuan for recovery skincare for each patient receiving laser treatment, while additional Innotox injections cost less than 500 yuan.

About 75% of office workers prefer treatments with short periods of recovery because they have an average of 40 to 50 hours per week and cannot afford more than 5 days’ downtime. Among this kind of population, Innotox is more favorable, having a shorter period of 1 to 2 days.

Laser treatment patients usually have a follow-up visit 1 month after treatment. Innotox injection patients require touch-ups every 4 to 6 months. Follow-up visits for laser treatment cost an average of 300 to 500 yuan, while the touch-up costs for Innotox injections range from 2000 to 5000 yuan.

Cost Differences

A single treatment with a laser costs between 3000 and 8000 yuan. The energy parameters of the CO2 fractional laser range from 10 to 30 millijoules, with 50 to 70 light spots per square centimeter covering the treatment area. The market price for one fractional laser device is between 500,000 and 800,000 yuan, and its annual maintenance cost exceeds 50,000 yuan.

Innotox injections will cost from 2000 to 5000 yuan per session. Full-face injections require 0.5ml to 1ml, while local injections require only 0.1ml to 0.3ml. The wholesale price of Innotox is about 3000 to 5000 yuan per milliliter.

In this condition, after 3 to 5 laser treatments, the effect lasts for 1 to 2 years, and its annual maintenance cost is from 4000 to 7000 yuan on average. Innotox has to be retreated 2-3 times annually, and annual consumption reaches 8000-15000 yuan.

After the treatment, the patients should use some repair-type skincare products, whose monthly expense is about 500-1000 yuan on average.

After injections, 98% of the patients do not need special care, and extra costs are less than 500 yuan. In some cases where minor bruising might occur, additional costs can range from 50 to 200 yuan.

From 2020 to 2023, the price for Pico laser treatment went down 15%, and treatment costs have come down from 10,000 yuan per session to 6000 to 8000 yuan.

Innotox injections made in South Korea have a price of 2000 to 4000 yuan per session, while the products imported to Europe and North America may cost 5000 to 7000 yuan.

78% of office workers prefer the Innotox injections that have a lower single-session cost, given their average monthly disposable budget of around 5000 yuan.

It holds 55% of the market share in the Asian market for laser treatment while Innotox injections hold 40%. The demand for Innotox reaches 45% in North America.

Expert Recommendations

87% of experts recommend laser treatment for younger patients, while the average efficiency in improving fine lines is as high as 30%. Innotox injections were recommended for over-40 patients by 56% of doctors, as its dynamic wrinkle reduction rate can reach 40%.

86% of the experts suggest fractional lasers for large pores and acne scars. Fractional lasers are able to improve pore problems in 72% of cases, showing 58% scar reduction after 3 treatments. Innotox would be more suitable for patients with more marked dynamic wrinkles; 84% believe its short-term effect is superior for this issue, with results visible within 3 days from injection.

The average annual cost for laser treatment is 6000 yuan, while the average annual cost for Innotox is 10000 to 15000 yuan.

For oily skin patients, 72% of experts believe laser treatment is more suitable because sebum secretion decreases by 25% within 1 month of treatment. For dry skin patients, Innotox‘s gentleness is preferred.

82% of experts recommend using Innotox injection, which takes only 1 to 2 days to recover, for those who have less time. Patients who can tolerate a 7 to 10-day recovery could consider laser treatment, which brings more obvious improvement. The average overall satisfaction rate was 85% for laser treatment, but requires an additional expenditure of 800 yuan per month on average.

57% of dermatologists recommend Innotox injections in summer. 67% of doctors recommend laser treatment during autumn and winter seasons as the chances of pigmentation drop from 12% in summer to 5%
96% of laser devices are ISO certified for safety and the side effect rate of Innotox products is only 3%.

Among the experts, for sensitive skin patients, 78% recommend Innotox injections firstly as the side effect rate is less than 2%, and for normal skin patients, 63% doctors recommend laser treatment.

In patients with both dynamic wrinkles and pigmentation, 65% of the doctors would recommend first starting the treatment with an Innotox injection to reduce the dynamic wrinkles, followed by laser treatment for the pigmentation problems after 6 to 8 weeks. The overall satisfaction rate in combined treatment is 93%, but the average cost for a course of treatment is between 15000 and 25000 yuan.

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