Botox vs. Juvederm

How is Botox different from dermal fillers like Juvederm?

Answers from doctors (5)


More About Doctor David Green, MD

Published on May 09, 2021

Botulinum toxins are injected into muscles to prevent their movement. This is done to reduce facial expression lines, primarily in the upper third of the face - this includes the vertical lines between the eyebrows, the horizontal lines on the forehead and the 'crow's feet' lines. It is the repeated movement of these facial expression muscles to produce facial expression lines that eventually - after years or decades - leads to the appearance of permanent wrinkle lines.

Fillers are administered under - or within - the skin to make existing lines or depressions in the skin more shallow. The most common place fillers are used is to reduce the appearance and depth of the nasolabial folds (the indentations that appear from the angle of the nose to the corners of the mouth). Fillers are also used to plump up thin lips and to plump up cheeks that have sunken due to the slow loss of fat under the skin (that almost invariably occurs with aging).

Answered by David Green, MD (View Profile)

Botulinum toxins are injected into muscles to prevent their movement. This is done to reduce facial expression lines, primarily in the upper third of the face - this includes the vertical lines between the eyebrows, the horizontal lines on the forehead and the 'crow's feet' lines. It is the repeated movement of these facial expression muscles to produce facial expression lines that eventually - after years or decades - leads to the appearance of permanent wrinkle lines.

Fillers are administered under - or within - the skin to make existing lines or depressions in the skin more shallow. The most common place fillers are used is to reduce the appearance and depth of the nasolabial folds (the indentations that appear from the angle of the nose to the corners of the mouth). Fillers are also used to plump up thin lips and to plump up cheeks that have sunken due to the slow loss of fat under the skin (that almost invariably occurs with aging).

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Beautique Medical Spa

Published on Apr 04, 2018

Botox is an injectable cosmetic product made using a highly purified type of protein known as botulinum toxin. When injected into precise locations on the face Botox can smooth lines between the brows, soften forehead lines and wrinkles, fade wrinkles around the mouth, and improve the appearance of a square jaw or pebbly chin.

Dermal fillers are another injectable cosmetic treatment option. They are made from a variety of substances and are used to restore volume, fill in wrinkles, treat acne scars, etc.

Juvederm consists of a smooth hyaluronic acid gel that easily flows into lines and wrinkles for a smooth, flawless result. It is very versatile and can be used to fill in wrinkles, smooth lines and creases, add volume, plump up the lips, and much more. Results last 6-9 months per treatment with no required downtime.

With many dermal fillers, the results of your treatment are immediate, although there may be some redness and swelling at first. This fades quickly, unveiling a natural looking result.

Both dermal fillers and Botox are an effective way to rejuvenate your look.

Answered by Beautique Medical Spa (View Profile)

Botox is an injectable cosmetic product made using a highly purified type of protein known as botulinum toxin. When injected into precise locations on the face Botox can smooth lines between the brows, soften forehead lines and wrinkles, fade wrinkles around the mouth, and improve the appearance of a square jaw or pebbly chin.

Dermal fillers are another injectable cosmetic treatment option. They are made from a variety of substances and are used to restore volume, fill in wrinkles, treat acne scars, etc.

Juvederm consists of a smooth hyaluronic acid gel that easily flows into lines and wrinkles for a smooth, flawless result. It is very versatile and can be used to fill in wrinkles, smooth lines and creases, add volume, plump up the lips, and much more. Results last 6-9 months per treatment with no required downtime.

With many dermal fillers, the results of your treatment are immediate, although there may be some redness and swelling at first. This fades quickly, unveiling a natural looking result.

Both dermal fillers and Botox are an effective way to rejuvenate your look.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Harry Glassman, M.D.

Published on Apr 03, 2018

Botox is a neuromodulator. It inhibits the contraction of the muscles in the face that cause wrinkles. Juvederm is a Hyaluronic Acid material that is used to add volume or fill in the lines and wrinkles of the face. They are not in any way related in their mechanism of action; however, they are commonly used together for facial rejuvenation.

Answered by Harry Glassman, M.D. (View Profile)

Botox is a neuromodulator. It inhibits the contraction of the muscles in the face that cause wrinkles. Juvederm is a Hyaluronic Acid material that is used to add volume or fill in the lines and wrinkles of the face. They are not in any way related in their mechanism of action; however, they are commonly used together for facial rejuvenation.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Esta Kronberg, M.D.

Published on Sep 30, 2009

These products have different functions. Botox relaxes the muscles so that you do not wrinkle with expression. It works beautifully in the frown crease, eye wrinkles and for very animated forehead wrinkles.

On the other hand, Juvederm is a filler and fills in creases. We actually have several other fillers we can use. We most commonly use them to treat the nasolabial lines (lines from the nose to the mouth), frown crease , marionette lines (lines coming down from the corners of the mouth), lip lines and augment the lips. Other fillers we can use are Restylane, Evolence, and Radiesse to name a few. You should see an experienced injector and they will help in selecting the right filler for you.

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Answered by Esta Kronberg, M.D.

These products have different functions. Botox relaxes the muscles so that you do not wrinkle with expression. It works beautifully in the frown crease, eye wrinkles and for very animated forehead wrinkles.

On the other hand, Juvederm is a filler and fills in creases. We actually have several other fillers we can use. We most commonly use them to treat the nasolabial lines (lines from the nose to the mouth), frown crease , marionette lines (lines coming down from the corners of the mouth), lip lines and augment the lips. Other fillers we can use are Restylane, Evolence, and Radiesse to name a few. You should see an experienced injector and they will help in selecting the right filler for you.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Celibre Medical Corporation

Published on Sep 15, 2009

Botox is a muscle relaxant and dermal fillers are just that - a filler. By injecting Botox, we can relax certain facial muscles causing a smoothing of wrinkles caused by muscle contraction. Restylane, Juvederm and other fillers are typically used to fill areas like the smile lines - those lines that run vertically downward from the corners of the nose to the corners of the mouth. A crease develops in this area as we age because we experience volume loss (the skin thins). Using hyaluronic based dermal fillers like Restylane and Juvederm we can plump and fill this area. These fillers have the ability to absorb 1000 x their weight in water so once injected they absorb water to fill the crease, thereby creating a smoother appearance.

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Answered by Celibre Medical Corporation

Botox is a muscle relaxant and dermal fillers are just that - a filler. By injecting Botox, we can relax certain facial muscles causing a smoothing of wrinkles caused by muscle contraction. Restylane, Juvederm and other fillers are typically used to fill areas like the smile lines - those lines that run vertically downward from the corners of the nose to the corners of the mouth. A crease develops in this area as we age because we experience volume loss (the skin thins). Using hyaluronic based dermal fillers like Restylane and Juvederm we can plump and fill this area. These fillers have the ability to absorb 1000 x their weight in water so once injected they absorb water to fill the crease, thereby creating a smoother appearance.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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