Do Botox® and Fillers Work Well Together?

If you’ve noticed age-related skin changes, such as wrinkles, sagging jowls, and thinning lips, you’ve probably considered cosmetic treatments to help turn back the clock. Surgery is one option, but it requires downtime and has potential risks. Outpatient procedures, on the other hand, are quicker, less invasive, and require minimal downtime.

Botox and dermal fillers are popular skin rejuvenation treatments. These cosmetic injectables are often mentioned together but work differently and address different signs of aging.

At Plainsboro Princeton Medical Associates in Plainsboro Township and Monroe, New Jersey, experienced internal medicine physician Aruna Chakala, MD, offers Botox and dermal fillers separately or in combination. Keep reading to learn how each one works and why combining them may provide the most positive results. 

How Botox and fillers work

Botox and fillers are both cosmetic injectables, but they have key differences. Here’s a quick breakdown:

Botox 

Botox is a neuromodulator made from botulinum toxin. It addresses deep wrinkles formed by repeated facial expressions, like frowning, smiling, and squinting. 

Botox blocks nerve signals from reaching muscles in the face when injected into specific areas, such as between the eyebrows or the forehead, which allows your muscles to relax and smooth out the wrinkles for several months at a time.

Dermal fillers

Dermal fillers also get injected into specific areas of your face. However, these products fill the areas where collagen and elastin (two substances that keep your skin firm and plump) decrease. You may benefit from dermal fillers if you have thin lips, hollow cheeks, or sagging skin.

The benefits of combining Botox and fillers

Because Botox and dermal fillers address different signs of aging, combining them can transform your appearance without ever having to go under the knife. A treatment session that includes both injectables is often called a liquid facelift and offers various benefits, including:

• More natural-looking results: Botox reduces wrinkles while fillers restore lost volume
• Longer-lasting effects: Botox may extend the results of fillers
• Balanced rejuvenation: A liquid facelift addresses wrinkles and volume loss in one session
• Customizable: Treatment can be tailored to your health history and goals

The procedure typically takes 30-60 minutes (sometimes less) and involves 10-20 injections. There’s no downtime, and most people return to work and daily activities right away.

Is undergoing a liquid facelift safe?

When administered by a licensed and trained provider, liquid facelifts are considered safe and well-tolerated. Plainsboro Princeton Medical Associates, PC, has a strong track record of successfully performing these procedures for years. Our staff members have experience administering cosmetic injections and a strong understanding of facial anatomy, which results in smooth skin and stunning results.

That said, it’s important to remember that, like any cosmetic procedure, there are inherent risks. For example, after treatment, it’s normal to experience redness, swelling, and bruising at each injection site. While complications like infection are rare, they can occur, so it’s essential to follow your provider’s recovery instructions and contact us if anything feels off. 

Request a liquid facelift consultation today

Botox and dermal fillers are effective treatments, but together, they can be even more beneficial. If you’re interested in exploring the advantages of combining them, get in touch. Request an appointment online or call our office at 609-799-5000 today.