How to Combine Botox® and Dermal Fillers for a Dramatic Difference

Your skin looks like crepe paper (static wrinkles), and you have deep creases where your face folds when you smile (dynamic wrinkles), even when you’re not smiling. Aging etches these lines into your skin, and it can’t bounce back anymore because you’ve lost the volume and structure under the surface. 

While no single treatment handles both complexion problems, Botox® and fillers can solve them together.

Discover the winning combo of Botox and fillers at North Texas Med360. Women and men throughout Frisco, and the North Texas area, trust Jenine Referente, FNP-C, to skillfully and artfully administer these face-changing injectables for a fresher, smoother, younger look. Here’s what you need to know.

The difference between Botox and fillers

Botox and dermal fillers are popular nonsurgical treatments that offer instant results, but they treat different types of wrinkles and contain different ingredients. 

Botox temporarily paralyzes the muscles that cause expression lines. It blocks nerve signals so the muscle can’t contract, leading to a smoother and more relaxed appearance. Botox works well for forehead creases, crow’s feet, and frown lines between the eyebrows.

Dermal fillers are substances injected into the skin to restore volume, smooth lines, and enhance facial contours. They come in various formulations, but most contain hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance in the skin. We also offer Sculptra®, which uses poly-L-lactic acid to plump your skin and stimulate future collagen production. 

Why combine Botox and fillers?

Neither Botox nor fillers can tackle all types of lines and wrinkles, but they can do it together. Numerous studies highlight the benefits of combining these treatments. 

For example, a study published in the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) found that using Botox and fillers together results in higher patient satisfaction and longer-lasting effects. The study indicates that the synergistic effects of these treatments enhance overall facial aesthetics more effectively than when used separately.

The reason is simple — when Botox relaxes the muscles, it prevents the formation of new wrinkles, giving fillers a stable foundation to work on.

Benefits of combination treatment

Combining Botox and fillers offers several advantages over individual treatments. Here are some key benefits:

Longer-lasting results

The effects of Botox enhance the longevity of dermal fillers. When muscle activity gets reduced, the filler stays in place longer.

Cost-effective

Though the initial cost might be higher, the extended duration of results can make combination treatments more cost-effective in the long run because you need fewer touch-up sessions.

Natural-looking results

Your results appear seamless and not overdone by addressing multiple signs of aging together.

Common areas for combination treatment

At North Texas Med360, Jenine administers the Botox/filler combo in various areas of the face to solve just about every sign of aging, such as:

Forehead lines

Botox smooths out your horizontal forehead lines, while fillers add volume to deeper creases, creating a smoother forehead.

Frown lines

Botox reduces the appearance of frown lines between your eyebrows, and fillers soften any remaining lines for a refreshed look.

Crow’s feet

Botox is excellent for treating crow’s feet around your eyes, and fillers enhance the Botox treatment by adding volume to the tear troughs and reducing under-eye hollows.

Cheeks and midface

Fillers restore lost volume to your cheeks and midface, while Botox complements it by relaxing nearby muscle contractions.

Lips and mouth area

Fillers plump up thin lips and smooth out vertical lip lines. Botox minimizes the appearance of a gummy smile and reduces muscle activity around your mouth.

There’s not much that Botox and fillers can’t do when they get together. If you want to take advantage of this dynamic duo, call North Texas Med360 or book your appointment online. We’re here to advise you on the best treatment — or combo treatment — for your needs. And don’t forget to check out our July special on laser hair removal treatments, our our IV Thearpy Membership.