Are you considering Botox or fillers but not sure which is right for your specific skin concerns?

We often get asked by our lovely patients, ”Doctor, which is better, fillers or Botox? Which one should I go for?” And sometimes, it’s more like, “My friend tried Botox, and she looks absolutely ageless! I’m curious, can I do that too? 

While Botox and fillers are both minimally invasive injections used to treat signs of aging, that’s about as similar as they get. Despite having a similar end goal in mind, Botox vs. fillers work in different ways.

So, let’s have a friendly chat about the differences between fillers and botulinum toxin (Botox), and after having a clearer idea, you can decide what is best for you. 

WHAT ARE FILLERS?

Dermal fillers are injectable implants approved by FDA to add on volume, soften lines and wrinkles on the face. The ingredients include Hyaluronic Acid (HA) – which is most commonly used. The most popular hyaluronic acid fillers include the brands Belotero, Juvéderm, Restylane, RHA Collection, Revanesse, calcium hydroxyapatite, Poly-L- Lactic acid, etc.

Depending on the area you inject and the type of filler you get, the results can last six months up to two years. Patients generally return for treatment one or two times a year.

Starting from the age of 25, our collagen production will gradually reduce, causing sagginess of the skin and loss of volume in the face. So, how do you know if fillers are appropriate for you?

Start by asking yourself these questions:

1. Do you notice signs of tiredness or a worn-out appearance in your face?
2. Are you experiencing a loss of volume in areas in your cheeks, under your eyes, or around your temples?
3. Do you have concerns about a small or receded chin, or perhaps a double chin?
4. Are you looking to enhance your jawline, or achieve fuller, more alluring lips?
5. Do you observe any facial asymmetry or unevenness?

If you find yourself nodding along to these questions, then fillers might just be the solution you’ve been searching for.

HOW CAN FILLERS BENEFIT YOU?

1. Fill up the sunken area on the face (Volume restoration)

If you’re feeling like you have a tired or haggard appearance, fillers might be the solution you’ve been seeking! Collagen production tends to decrease over time, leading to a loss of volume in various areas of the face, including the cheeks, under the eyes, temples and cheek area. This volume loss can make you appear tired and haggard. Fillers step in to restore that lost volume. 

2. Enhancing facial features

Have you ever wished to enhance certain features on your face, like achieving fuller lips or a more defined jawline and chin? Dermal fillers offer the solution by sculpting and volumizing these areas, helping you achieve more voluptuous lips and sharper, well-defined facial features.

3. Correcting asymmetry

Have you ever noticed that one side of your face looks larger or more square-shaped than the other side? Fillers can address this by enhancing volume and defining the less symmetrical side. 

4. Achieving a liquid face lift

If you’re noticing your skin starting to sag, making you appear older, dermal fillers are also able to provide a lifting effect to the face, helping to rejuvenate and restore your youthful features.

WHAT IS BOTOX?

Yes, yes, I know. We’ve always known it as Botox, but did you know that Botox is actually a brand name, derived from the botulinum neurotoxin? There are currently four FDA-approved neurotoxins in the U.S.: Botox, Dysport and Xeomin.

Botox is a neuromodulator used to control muscle activity for a limited time, and to relax the facial muscles. When ‘paralyzing’ the muscles in our face, it prevents the formation of fine lines and wrinkles. 

Expect for the Botox to take effect a day or two after the injection, with full results in one to two weeks.

1. Erase dynamic wrinkles/lines

What are dynamic wrinkles? They are those that only appear when you make facial expressions like horizontal lines on the forehead, the ‘11’ lines between the eyebrows, or crow’s feet around the eyes. When it comes to that – Botox can be your solution. 

2. Facial sculpting/contouring

If you are looking for a less squarish jaw or smaller appearance of the face, then you can consider this as well. Jawline Botox is designed to reduce a prominent, disproportionate, or asymmetric jawline by weakening the masseter muscles.

3. Treatment for underarm sweating

Underarm sweating or hyperhidrosis can lead to social anxiety and low self-esteem, especially when it causes visible sweat stains. Botox offers an effective solution by blocking the chemicals that activate sweat glands, reducing sweat production by 82-87%. 

4. Relieve chronic headache

If you’re suffering from chronic migraine headaches, despite trying various oral medications, you can find relief through Botox treatments. This approach helps manage symptoms in cases where headaches occur more than 15 days a month. 

FILLERS VS BOTOX: FINAL WORDS

After this 4-minute read, what are YOUR thoughts about Fillers vs Botox? Are you able to identify which treatment can address your skin concerns?

If you are confused about whether we can combine these two treatments, well, the answer is yes, we can combine it. At Premier Clinic, we offer both fillers and Botox treatment, so for an assessment by us, professional doctors, make an appointment with us today.

Please contact us for further information:

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Call: +6012-662-5552 (Malay/English)
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Email:  contactus@premier-clinic.com

Reference

• https://premier-clinic.com/our-services/botulinum-toxin/
• https://skintechnique.com/botox-vs-fillers/
• https://www.instyle.com/beauty/skin/botox-vs-fillers