Botox: for lines that move
Lines of the forehead, the glabella (between the eyebrows) and the corner of the eyes deepen because the muscles contract. By relaxing them, Botox softens these lines. It acts on movement, not on volume.
Botox or filler · Marrakech
Botox or Filler: Which One for Which Problem?
Both are done by injection, which is why they get confused, but they do not treat the same thing. Botox relaxes a muscle and softens expression lines; filler, that is hyaluronic acid injections, fills a hollow or redraws a contour. Choosing one in place of the other almost always disappoints. In Marrakech, Dr Sara Zahid, dermatologist in Guéliz, first looks at what bothers you in the mirror, then says which one, or which ones, really answer the question.
Filler: for hollows and contours
A cheek that sags, a marked nasolabial fold, a fading mouth contour, thin lips, a hollow under-eye: filler restores volume or redraws a shape, with a resorbable hyaluronic acid gel. If the result is not right, it can be dissolved with hyaluronidase, always available at the clinic.
And skinbooster?
Neither: it hydrates the skin deeply and improves its texture and glow, without changing volumes. We offer it when skin quality is the issue rather than the line or the hollow.
Combining them, in what order?
Many faces need both: Botox in the upper face, filler to restore support in the lower face. The order and spacing are decided in consultation; we avoid doing everything on the same day at a first appointment.
What the choice really depends on
The line or hollow, your age and skin condition, how much recovery time you accept, and your wish for a discreet result. The first consultation answers that, before any injection.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Botox and filler?
Botox acts on the muscle and softens expression lines; filler, based on hyaluronic acid, fills a hollow or redraws a contour.
Botox or filler for crow’s feet?
Generally Botox, because the line comes from the contraction of the muscle around the eye. A filler can complete an associated hollow.
Botox or filler for dark circles?
Hollow under-eyes are treated by filler rather; pigmented dark circles call for other care. The cause is determined at the examination.
Can Botox and filler be done on the same day?
It is possible, but we prefer to space them at a first treatment, to judge each result.
Can a filler be undone?
Yes: a hyaluronic acid filler can be dissolved with hyaluronidase.
Which one lasts longer?
It varies depending on the product, the area and the person; the page on how long Botox and filler last gives the orders of magnitude.
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