The main difference between Botox and dermal fillers is what they do and how they work:
๐ Botox (Botulinum Toxin)
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Function: Relaxes muscles that cause wrinkles
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Best for:
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Dynamic wrinkles from facial movement:
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Frown lines (between brows)
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Crow’s feet (around eyes)
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Forehead lines
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How it works: Temporarily blocks nerve signals to muscles, softening expression lines
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Results last: 3–4 months
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Onset: 3–7 days
๐ Dermal Fillers
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Function: Add volume and fill in static wrinkles or facial hollows
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Best for:
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Nasolabial folds (smile lines)
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Cheek and jaw contouring
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Lip plumping
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Under-eye hollows
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How it works: Most are made of hyaluronic acid and are injected under the skin to restore volume or shape
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Results last: 6–18 months (depending on type)
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Onset: Immediate
๐ง Easy way to remember:
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Botox stops motion (expression-related lines)
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Fillers restore volume (loss-related lines or shape)