Botox vs. Fillers: Which One Is Right For You?
When it comes to achieving a smoother, more youthful appearance, Botox and dermal fillers are two of the most popular medspa treatments available. But while they are often mentioned together, they serve very different purposes. If you’re wondering which one is right for you, we’re breaking it all down here!
What is Botox?
Botox is an injectable treatment that temporarily relaxes the muscles responsible for creating dynamic wrinkles — the lines that appear when you frown, smile, or squint. Common areas treated with Botox include:
Forehead lines
Crow’s feet around the eyes
Frown lines between the brows (often called “11s”)
Results: Botox softens existing wrinkles and can also help prevent new ones from forming. You’ll typically see full results within 7–14 days, and results last about 3–4 months.
What are Dermal Fillers?
Dermal fillers are injectables made from substances like hyaluronic acid that restore lost volume, enhance facial contours, and smooth out static wrinkles — the lines that are visible even when your face is at rest. Common uses for fillers include:
Plumping the lips
Lifting the cheeks
Filling nasolabial folds (smile lines)
Enhancing jawlines or chins
Results: Filler results are visible immediately after treatment and can last anywhere from 6 months to 2 years, depending on the type of filler used and the treatment area.
Botox or Fillers: Which Should You Choose?
Choose Botox if:
You want to smooth out wrinkles caused by facial expressions like frowning, smiling, or squinting.
Choose Fillers if:
You want to restore volume, contour your face, or smooth deeper wrinkles that stay even when your face is relaxed.
In many cases, a combination of Botox and fillers provides the most natural, youthful results. During your consultation at SkinTech Spa, our experienced providers will customize a treatment plan based on your unique goals.
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