Dermal fillers vs. Botox®: Which anti-aging treatment might be best for you

Cosmetic injectables like dermal fillers and Botox® are easier to access and more popular than ever. You likely know someone who swears by them. Volume loss and wrinkles are a natural part of the aging process. But that’s where fillers and Botox can help your skin defy the signs of aging. So, how do you choose which is best for you? Depending on your goals, whether it’s increased volume, wrinkle reduction or something else, one treatment might stand out as the best option. But in some cases, you may choose both. Read on to learn more. The difference between dermal fillers and Botox: One relaxes muscles, the other adds fullness Botox and fillers are sometimes confused because both treatments work to ease the signs of aging. Also, they’re both nonsurgical, minimally invasive and administered in a clinical setting. But aside from the quick pinches you might feel as you get them, they work very differently. Botox is what’s called a neuromodulator. It’s designed to temporarily relax the underlying muscles that cause dynamic wrinkles, which are the lines formed by repetitive facial expressions like squinting, smiling or frowning. These wrinkles tell the story of your lived experiences, b...