29/08/2026
Botox and fillers get lumped together a lot - but they actually do completely different jobs.
Dr Shaza explains: Botox is a toxin (it's actually a brand name that's become the go-to word for the treatment type) and it targets dynamic muscle movement, essentially relaxing the muscles so they move less.
Fillers, on the other hand, work by filling volume into a gap - and the type used depends on the viscosity or hardness needed for that particular area of the face or body.
One really useful example she shares: for patients who've had lip filler for a while and already have lovely volume, sometimes what they actually want isn't more plumpness - it's lift. In that case, a small amount of Botox along the lip border can lift the lip without adding any more filler at all.
It's a good reminder that the best treatment plan isn't always "more" - it's the right treatment for what you're actually trying to achieve, and that's something we always talk through with patients at consultation.
Have questions about Botox, fillers, or which one might suit you? Drop them below or book a consultation with our team.
