Botox vs. Dermal Fillers: Which one do I need?

Alice Olivia
Aug 11
2 min read

Botox vs Fillers: What’s the Difference & Which One Do You Need?

If you’ve ever looked into aesthetic treatments, chances are you’ve come across Botox and dermal fillers. These two treatments are often mentioned together, and while they’re both incredibly popular, they do very different things.

So, which one is right for you? Let's break it down.

💉 What is Botox?

Botox (short for botulinum toxin) is an injectable treatment that works by temporarily relaxing targeted muscles. It is a prescription-only medication which requires a face-to-face consultation prior to treatment to obtain your prescription. It softens dynamic wrinkles - the lines caused by repeated facial movements such as smiling, frowning, or squinting.

✨ Common areas treated with Botox:

Forehead lines
Frown lines (between the brows)
Crow’s feet (around the eyes)
Bunny lines (across the nose)
Jawline slimming or teeth grinding (masseter treatment)

Botox is ideal if you’re looking to smooth expression lines and create a more relaxed, refreshed appearance—without losing your natural expressions when done correctly.

💧 What are Dermal Fillers?

Dermal fillers are gel-like substances made of hyaluronic acid - that are injected into or under the skin to restore volume, enhance contours, and smooth static lines (the ones you see even when your face is at rest).

✨ Common areas treated with fillers:

Cheeks (volume restoration or contour)
Lips (enhancement or hydration)
Nasolabial folds (smile lines)
Marionette lines (lines from corners of mouth to chin)
Jawline and chin (definition and balance)
Tear troughs (under-eye hollows)

Fillers are perfect if you want to plump, lift, or rejuvenate areas that have lost volume with age, or simply enhance what you already have.

🔗 Can You Combine Botox and Fillers?

Absolutely - and they often work best together. We call this approach full-face rejuvenation.

Think of it this way:

Botox targets movement-related wrinkles.
Fillers address volume loss and deeper folds.

Used together, they restore harmony and balance without over-treating or creating a “frozen” look.

👩‍⚕️ So... Botox or Fillers: Which One Do I Need?

That depends on:

The type of wrinkles or concerns you have
Your age and skin condition
The result you’re hoping to achieve

Here at AB Aesthetics NCL we offer bespoke consultations where we assess your face holistically and recommend the most suitable approach, whether that’s Botox, fillers, or a combination.