• 목록
• 답변
• 글쓰기
• 게시판 리스트 옵션
  • 수정
  • 삭제

What’s the difference between Botox and dermal fillers?

Posted on 20th August 2019 by Dr Rekha Tailor

On this page you will find out more about:

Botox and 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 you want to treat and where they are on your face. You can also have a of the two.

If you want to treat deeper that show when you frown, Botox may be more appropriate. If you’re to treat wrinkles that are present or not you move your face, 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 the skin’s volume, rather than 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 mouth-to-chin lines to improve as well.

Both can help to create a more youthful . They can be used to great effect as Botox can reduce frown lines and fillers 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 .

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

The advantage of fillers is that they can be used to , and the growth of your own to further 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 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 smile if it isn’t .

What’s a ‘lip flip?

Botox is now being used to create the of lips with a ‘lip flip’. In this treatment, Botox is used to relax tiny 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 means dermal used to the volume and shape of lips by filler into them. Although Botox can treat areas around the lips, it’s more readily used for around the eyes and on the forehead.

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

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

frown lines between the eyebrows are best 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 ? Fillers

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

Best ? Fillers

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

Can I have both treatments together?

Yes, Botox is usually administered first before fillers. 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 the of fillers, as the more active your facial are, the dermal break down. Botox 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 can vary and depend on:

Below is a quick guide to approximately how long you can expect each brand of filler or 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 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 of both Botox and fillers are:

in the areas where you were injected.

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

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

You can find out more about .

You can find out more about .

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

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

The majority 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 acid is found in the body, it is highly safe to use as a filler.

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

FAQs

Both treatments use a similar which causes a sensation when the enter the skin, but neither procedure is more painful 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 will offer to numb the area with a local anaesthetic to make the procedure as as possible.

As there is no clinical to prove that either 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 by a medical such as a doctor, dentist or prescribing nurse. It should be prescribed .

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

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

You should expect to have an before any treatment. During your  at Health and Aesthetics Clinic, Dr Rekha Tailor will take a full medical history, a full skin and a personal treatment plan.

Yes. Profhilo is a hyaluronic acid that looks like a filler, but instead of the skin like do, it helps the acid that is present in the skin. It also helps to 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 alternative treatment is best for you. Contact our Surrey clinic by or email 

You can find out more about .

Dermal fillers can be used to enhance the appearance of many different areas of the body—.

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

Health Fire & Ice – Resurfacing (index) Aesthetics Oak House, Tanshire Park,
Rd, Elstead, GU8 6LB

© Copyright 2026 Health & Aesthetics Clinic

Please be aware that results and treatment experiences may vary from patient
to patient taking into consideration such as age, lifestyle and medical history.