Botox vs. Dermal Fillers – What’s the Difference, and Which One Do You Need?

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Botox and dermal fillers are two of the most popular aesthetic treatments in the world—but they serve different purposes. At Flawless Med Spa, we help our Excelsior clients understand these tools so they can make informed, confident choices.

Botox: Stop Wrinkles in Their Tracks

Botox (or Dysport) works by relaxing facial muscles that cause expression lines—think crow’s feet, forehead wrinkles, and frown lines. It’s perfect for:

  • Smoothing existing lines
  • Preventing future wrinkles
  • Creating a refreshed, rested appearance

Typical results last 3–4 months, and treatments take just 10–15 minutes with no downtime.

Dermal Fillers: Restore Volume & Contour

Fillers (like Juvederm or Restylane) are gel-like substances injected to plump, lift, and smooth the face. Common uses include:

  • Replacing lost volume in cheeks and under eyes
  • Enhancing lips and jawline
  • Softening nasolabial folds and marionette lines

Results are immediate and can last anywhere from 6–18 months depending on the product.

Which Is Right for You?

In many cases, a combination of both treatments provides the most natural, balanced result. Botox addresses movement-related lines, while fillers restore youthful volume.

At your consultation, we’ll assess your facial anatomy, skin condition, and goals to create a treatment plan that enhances your features without looking overdone.

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Conditions

Botox is a non-permanent injectable that relaxes the facial muscles to allow wrinkles to soften and become less visible. It is also effective for preventing wrinkles.

Botox Before & After Results

Dysport is a non-permanent injectable that improves the look of moderate to severe lines between the eyebrows. It can also be used in other areas of the face to improve fine lines and wrinkles.

Dysport Before & After Results

Xeomin is a non-permanent injectable that is injected into muscles to improve the look of moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows.

Xeomin Before & After Results

We use a range of specialized Restylane and Juvederm products to help provide volume that improves the look of sagging or aging skin.

Filler Before & After Results

We use dissolvable Mint and Nova Threads to improve skin laxity and lift the skin. Think of it as a non-surgical face lift.

PDO Threads Before & After Results 

We use Sculptra and Radiesse products to boost your natural collagen in targeted areas, helping to smooth fine lines and wrinkles while providing volume.

Sculptra Before & After Results

Radiesse Before & After Results

Kybella

Kybella is a nonsurgical injection used to reduce excess fat beneath the chin by 

Kyballa Before & After Results

Broad Band Light

Broad Band Light therapy is an intense pulse light treatment that helps to resolve hyperpigmentation and sunspots, reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles, and improve overall skin texture and tone.

Broad Band Light Before & After

Laser Hair Removal

Laser hair removal eliminates the need for shaving or other, painful hair removal techniques. This technique can be used on all areas of the body.

VI Peel

VI Peel is a medium-depth chemical peel that penetrates your top layer of skin to reach deeper and improve aging skin, oily skin, acne, and sun damage.

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Miconeedling

Microneedling is a minimally invasive procedure that uses thin needles to induce collagen production and help improve the look, texture, and volume of the skin.

Microneedling Before & After Results.

PRF

Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) treatment uses blood concentrates that contain growth factors in order to stimulate the regeneration of tissue and collagen production.

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Dermaplaning

Dermaplaning is a minimally invasive procedure that shaves away the top layers of the skin in order to damaged skin. It can help improve the appearance of acne scars, sun spots, pitted skin, and unwanted hair. 

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Medical Grade Facial

Medical grade facials utilize prespcription medications in order to treat specific skin imperfections and conditions. Each patient’s facial is unique!

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Brow Tinting

Eyebrow tinting uses gentle dye to enhance the fullness of your eyebrows and create a more dramatic shape. It can also help match brows to your hair color.

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Brow Lamination

Eyebrow lamination is a chemical treatment that straightens the brow hairs with the goal of allowing the brows to lie flat and straight

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Lash Tinting

Eyelash tinting uses gentle dye to darken the eyelashes and give a fuller look.

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Lash Lift

A lash lift is a cosmetic procedure that curls your existing eyelashes to give the appearance of longer, fuller lashes.

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Medically Assisted Weight Loss

Semaglutide Injections

Semaglutide is a once weekly injection that can be used to boost weight loss by slowing gut motility, limiting hunger, and lowering your blood sugar.

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MIC Lipo Injections

MIC Lopotropic injections help boost weight loss goals through helping the body to break down fat in targeted areas.

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Prescription Weight Loss Medications

There are many different weight loss medications that can be utilized to help boost your weight loss goals. Book a consultation with our medical professionals to learn if prescription medication is right for you!

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IV Hydration

We offer LiquIVida hydration to help you gain essential nutrients and vitamins while staying well hydrated.

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Hormone Replacement Therapy

This treatment helps to replace hormones that are at a lower level during menopause and can help relieve menopause symptoms.

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Vitamin Injections

Getting the right balance of vitamins is important, and we don’t always get there with diet alone.

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Prepare for your upcoming appointment

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Hands on Experience for Medical Professionals

Aesthetic Courses

Flawless offers a few training sessions every year for medical professionals who want to start a career in medical aesthetics and for injectors who are ready to start their own practice.

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Become a Model

Want to help our injectors in training gain valuable, hands on experience led by experts at a discounted rate? Become a model at Flawless Training Academy!

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