What’s the difference between Botox and dermal fillers?

Posted on 20th August 2019 by Dr Rekha Tailor

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Botox and fillers are not the same thing.

Botox and Dermal Fillers: Quick Comparison Table

Do I need Botox or fillers?

This will depend on the type of wrinkles you want to treat and where they are on your face. You can also have a combination of the two.

If you want to treat deeper wrinkles that show when you frown, Botox may be more appropriate. If you’re looking to treat wrinkles that are present whether or not you move your face, fillers are the best choice.

Although fillers can be injected directly into lines, just treating the lines alone could actually make you look worse, for example your could look heavier and your face shape may change.

Dermal fillers are used to restore the skin’s natural volume, rather than treating individual lines, as Botox does. For example, if you have dermal fillers to treat the cheek and chin areas, then you can expect nose-to-mouth and lines to improve as well.

Both can help to create a more youthful appearance. They can be used together to great effect as Botox can reduce frown lines and can pump up areas of the face that have lost volume due to age, such as the cheeks and tear troughs (the groove where the lower eyelid and cheek meet).

However, the aim of both treatments is not necessarily to make you look younger, but to help you appear refreshed and rejuvenated.

This depends on what results you’re expecting and the area you want to treat.

The of fillers is that they can be used to , and stimulate the growth of your own collagen to enhance the plumpness of your skin.

Botox is generally just used to treat specific lines and wrinkles, rather than being suitable for use across the face.

Common areas that can be treated

Which areas of the face respond best to Botox and fillers?

Dermal fillers are used to improve the size and shape of thin lips and reduce fine wrinkles around the mouth. To find out more about how and why are used to enhance lips, .

Botox injections can treat wrinkles around the lips. However, using Botox so close to the mouth can make the mouth droop or cause an asymmetric smile if it isn’t administered correctly.

What’s a ‘lip flip?

Botox is now being used to create the illusion of plumper lips with a ‘lip flip’. In this treatment, Botox is used to relax tiny muscles around the lips, causing the lip line to ‘roll’ outwards.

Unlike fillers, Botox doesn’t add volume to the lips, but simply changes the shape of the lip line so the lips appear bigger.

Are lip injections and Botox the same thing?

No. Lip injections usually means dermal fillers used to improve the volume and shape of lips by injecting filler directly into them. Although Botox can treat areas around the lips, it’s more readily used for wrinkles around the eyes and on the forehead.

Both can treat lines around the eyes. However, there are some important points to be aware of:

Botox is the first line treatment for forehead and frown lines. This area is only injected if absolutely necessary with a thin filler to smooth things out since there is a very high risk of vascular (blood vessel blockage) and skin necrosis (tissue death) in this area.

Deep-set frown lines the are best treated with Botox to relax the muscles and smooth out the skin. If the line is too deep to be treated solely by Botox, fillers can be applied 10 to 14 days later to smooth out the line.

Best treatment? Both

Best treatment? Both

Best treatment? Fillers

Fillers are the best choice for precision treatment near the mouth as these are designed to add volume to the area, making the skin look more youthful. Using Botox in this area can affect your smile if it’s not administered correctly.

Best treatment? Fillers

Fillers are used to treat marionette lines by filling in wrinkles and lifting the lower face. For deep-set wrinkles, fillers can be combined with small amounts of Botox.

Can I have both treatments together?

Yes, Botox is usually administered first before fillers. Depending on the area being treated, your practitioner may suggest waiting for two weeks to see the results of the Botox injections before administering dermal fillers to the same area.

Having Botox and fillers around the same time can actually prolong the effects of fillers, as the more active your facial muscles are, the quicker dermal fillers break down. Botox temporarily restricts the movement of your facial muscles, which can prevent wrinkles in these areas from getting worse.

Do dermal fillers last longer than Botox?

Yes.

The results of both treatments can vary and depend on:

Below is a quick guide to how long you can expect each brand of filler or wrinkle-relaxing treatment to last.

How much do the treatments cost?

The above prices are what you can expect to pay if you choose to have treatment at Health and Aesthetic Clinic. Please  for more information.

The cost of treatment varies greatly and can depend on:

What are the common side effects of the treatment?

The most common side effects of both Botox And Fillers (link web site) are:

in the areas where you were injected.

Below is a breakdown of the rarer side effects you may experience after having fillers or Botox.

If you choose to have treatment with a qualified and experienced practitioner, you’re much less likely to experience the side effects above. If you do have an reaction to Botox or fillers, a professional practitioner will be able to give you immediate medical assistance.

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Dermal fillers and Botox are both extremely safe, they’re administered by an experienced and qualified practitioner.

Botox has been used for decades to treat prominent wrinkles. It’s a prescription-only medicine and is for medical and cosmetic treatment.

The of fillers used today are made of hyaluronic acid. This is a substance cells in the skin produce to help the cells retain moisture, making the skin look plumper. As hyaluronic acid is found naturally in the body, it is highly safe to use as a filler.

If by a non-medical person there is a risk of infection, irregularity and skin necrosis.

FAQs

Both treatments use a technique which causes a pricking sensation when the needles enter the skin, but neither procedure is more than the other.

Certain areas of the face—lines from the nose to the mouth, or from the mouth to the chin, for example—can be more painful to treat, as they have more nerve endings. Typically these areas are treated with fillers.

Your practitioner will offer to numb the area with a local anaesthetic to make the procedure as comfortable as possible.

As there is no clinical evidence to prove that either treatment is safe for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, it’s best to avoid treatment at this time.

Botox is a prescription-only medicine, which means that by law it can only be administered by a medical professional such as a doctor, or prescribing nurse. It should be prescribed face-to-face.

Dermal fillers don’t currently require a prescription and can be administered by anyone.

For a safe and successful treatment, it’s highly advisable that you only have Botox or fillers done by a qualified doctor.

You should expect to have an in-depth consultation before receiving any wrinkle treatment. During your  at Health and Aesthetics Clinic, Dr Rekha Tailor will take a full medical history, perform a full skin analysis and recommend a personal treatment plan.

Yes. Profhilo is a hyaluronic acid that looks like a filler, but instead of plumping the skin like fillers do, it helps restore the hyaluronic acid that is naturally present in the skin. It also helps to stimulate production resulting in tighter and firmer skin. The results are smooth, hydrated skin, so lines and wrinkles appear less noticeable, and improved skin laxity. You can read more about .

What next?

Speak to the team at Health and Aesthetics Clinic to find out more about whether dermal fillers, Botox or an treatment is best for you. our Surrey clinic by calling or email 

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Dr. Rekha Tailor, founder and Director of Health & Aesthetics, is an esteemed Aesthetic Practitioner and General Practitioner, educated at Manchester Medical School. With a career spanning NHS and practice, she shifted to medicine in 2005. Known for her natural results and gentle approach, she is a member of the British College of Aesthetic Medicine and the Royal College of General Practitioners. Her to excellence is reflected in numerous awards, highlighting her clinic as a leader in aesthetic treatments.

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