Botox® & Wrinkle Relaxers and dermal fillers are both injectables, but they solve different problems. One softens lines created by repeated movement; the other restores volume the face loses over time.
The short answer, in their words
While Botox® works by relaxing the muscles that cause dynamic wrinkles, fillers work by physically filling in hollows and smoothing out lines caused by volume loss. Often, these two treatments are used together to achieve a complete, natural-looking facial rejuvenation.
What Botox® & Wrinkle Relaxers do
Botox® & Wrinkle Relaxers are one of the most trusted non-surgical treatments for smoothing expression lines and refreshing your appearance without downtime. These treatments are popular because they deliver noticeable results while still allowing you to look like yourself.
By gently relaxing the facial muscles that create repeated movement, Botox® helps soften areas like the forehead, between the brows, and around the eyes. When done thoughtfully, results look natural and balanced rather than stiff or overdone. At Avelure Med Spa, every treatment is personalized based on facial movement, skin goals, and lifestyle, so results enhance your features instead of changing them.
- Where: Botox® is commonly used to treat forehead lines, frown lines between the brows, and crow’s feet, but it can also be used for lip lines, chin dimpling, neck bands, and jaw tension. Botox® is also an effective treatment for excessive sweating, particularly in the underarms.
- Timing: Most clients begin noticing improvement within three to five days, with full results developing around 10 to 14 days after treatment. Because Botox® works gradually, results look natural rather than sudden or obvious.
- Longevity: Botox® & wrinkle relaxer results typically last three to four months, though some clients notice longer-lasting results with consistent treatments. Longevity depends on muscle strength, treatment area, and individual metabolism. Many clients choose regular appointments to maintain smoother, more refreshed results year-round.
What dermal fillers do
Fillers provide a safe, non-surgical way to smooth wrinkles, replace lost volume, and sculpt natural-looking contours. As skin ages, essential components like collagen and hyaluronic acid naturally decline, which can lead to facial folds, hollows, and fine lines. At Avelure Med Spa, we offer personalized filler treatments designed to restore balance and enhance your features, helping you look refreshed rather than “redone”.
- Longevity: The longevity of results depends on the specific filler used and the area treated. Lip fillers typically last between six to twelve months, while cheek and jawline fillers can last from one to two years. Maintenance visits can help extend your results over time.
- Final results: While you will see an immediate improvement in volume and contour, the final results are typically visible after two weeks. This allows time for any initial swelling or minor bruising to completely subside and for the filler to fully integrate with your skin.
- Downtime: There is minimal downtime, and most patients return to their daily social or work activities the same day. We recommend avoiding strenuous exercise, alcohol, and excessive heat for the first 24 hours to help minimize temporary swelling or bruising.
Using them together
Yes. Many clients combine Juvederm® and Botox® to address both volume loss and expression lines in one overall plan. This is one of the most common approaches for a balanced, natural refresh.
This guide is general information, not medical advice. Individual results may vary. Talk with an Avelure provider about what is right for you.