Botox & Fillers
Botox & Fillers
Both Botox and dermal fillers are injectable treatments used to enhance the appearance of the skin, they work in different ways and are used for distinct purposes
What It Is
Botox is a neuromodulator that relaxes targeted muscles to reduce dynamic wrinkles — the ones caused by repeated facial expressions (like smiling, frowning, or squinting).
Best For:
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Frown lines (glabellar lines / “11s”)
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Crow’s feet (around the eyes)
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Bunny lines (nose)
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Jaw slimming (masseter reduction)
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Neck bands
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Gummy smile correction
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Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis)
Procedure:
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Takes 10–15 minutes
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Minimal pain (tiny needle, numbing optional)
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No downtime — you can return to work right away
Results:
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Start showing in 3–7 days
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Peak effect at 2 weeks
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Lasts 3–4 months
DERMAL FILLERS
What They Are:
Fillers are injectable gels (often hyaluronic acid-based) used to restore lost volume, contour, or enhance specific areas of the face.
Best For:
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Lip enhancement
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Cheek volume and contour
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Under-eye hollows (tear trough)
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Nasolabial folds (smile lines)
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Marionette lines (corners of mouth)
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Jawline and chin shaping
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Non-surgical nose job (nose reshaping)
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Hand rejuvenation
Procedure:
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15–30 minutes depending on area
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Mild swelling/bruising for 1–3 days possible
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Numbing cream or local anesthesia used
Results:
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Immediate results 🎯
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Lasts 6–18 months, depending on the type of filler and area treated
Botox vs. Fillers: Quick Comparison
Feature
Botox
Dermal Fillers
Treats
Volume loss, contouring
Common Areas
Forehead, eyes, jaw, neck
Cheeks, lips, under eyes, nose
Results
3–7 days
Immediate
Duration
3–4 months
6–18 months
Material
Botulinum toxin
Hyaluronic acid (or similar)
Pain Level
Minimal
Mild, manageable
Can They Be Combined?
Yes! This is known as a "liquid facelift" — where Botox smooths lines and fillers restore youthful contours. The combo delivers natural-looking, rejuvenated results without surgery.
Aftercare Tips
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Avoid alcohol, exercise, and heat (like saunas) for 24 hours
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No heavy pressure or massages on treated areas for 1–2 days
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Sleep with your head elevated the first night
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Skip facial treatments for about a week
Possible Side Effects (Rare if done properly)
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Mild bruising or swelling
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Temporary asymmetry
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Headache (for Botox)
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Allergic reaction (very rare)
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FAQ
1. What happens during this procedure?
A dermatologist injects very small amounts of purified botulinum toxin.
When treating fine lines and wrinkles, the dermatologist injects botulinum toxin into targeted muscles on the face or neck. This temporarily relaxes the targeted muscles, causing fine lines and wrinkles to diminish. The effect lasts about 3 to 4 months — and sometimes longer.
When treating excessive sweating, a dermatologist injects directly into the skin on the underarm. A single treatment can provide up to 6 months of relief from excessive sweating.
2. Will I lack facial expressions after treatment?
Dermatologists want their patients to look natural. To do this, they inject just enough to weaken and relax the targeted muscles without affecting other muscles. This allows patients to maintain their natural facial expressions.
3. Will I lose my sense of feeling where I have the injections?
No. This treatment does not affect your ability to feel.
4. When is it safe to have another treatment?
You can have another treatment when the excessive sweating or lines and wrinkles return. With repeat treatment for lines and wrinkles, the muscle may thin, leading to longer-lasting results.
5. Is there downtime?
Most people return to the everyday activities immediately. As soon as you leave the treatment room, you can apply makeup.
6. What must I do after the procedure?
To prevent the injected substance from spreading to areas where you do not want it, you’ll need to take a few precautions:
Do not rub or massage the areas where you received the injections.
If you apply makeup, take care not to press or rub it in.
Wait two hours before you engage in strenuous physical activity. This includes lifting heavy items, working out, and any other physical activity that raises your heart rate.
7. What are the possible side effects?
If a patient develops side effects, these tend to be mild and temporary. The injections, rather than the botulinum toxin itself, cause most mild side effects. For example, a patient may occasionally bruise. If this happens, the bruising lasts about 1 week.
After receiving injections, people have experienced:
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Swelling
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Redness
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Soreness
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Bruising
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Mild headache (uncommon)
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Weakness in a neighboring muscle, leading to a temporarily droopy brow or eyelid (rare)
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Signs and symptoms of botulism, including problems breathing, swallowing, or speaking (very rare)
8. What is the safety record for this procedure?
More than 20 years ago, a dermatologist and his wife, an ophthalmologist, began using botulinum toxin therapy to treat signs of aging. Today, medical professionals inject millions of patients each year.
When used by a dermatologist to treat signs of aging or excessive sweating, no serious side effects like problems breathing or swallowing have ever been reported.
Dermatologists continue to make patient safety their No. 1 priority. Each year, the AAD offers continuing medical education sessions that include best practices for treating patients with this treatment. Dermatologists continue to make new research breakthroughs in the use of botulinum toxin therapy.
Dermatologists have millions of satisfied patients. They treat people of all colors and skin types with botulinum toxin therapy.
If you are interested in this treatment, you should consult a dermatologist.
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