Questions friends ask

Botox or filler: what's the difference?

The short answer

Botox relaxes muscles to soften lines that show when you move. Filler adds volume where it has been lost. They usually treat different areas and different causes.

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Same questions for each. The choice is yours.

Neuromodulators: Botox & Dysport

Relaxes chosen face muscles, so expression lines look softer.

Downtime: Same day
Sessions: 1 session per treatment area
Pain: Low
Cost: 3 of 5, $600–$1,500 per visit in Toronto (CAD, rough guide)

Worth checking before you book: Known allergy to any botulinum toxin product

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Dermal Fillers: Juvéderm & Restylane

Hyaluronic acid gel is precisely injected to replenish volume, lift sagging skin, and redefine cheek contours.

Downtime: 2 weeks
Sessions: 1 initial session. Touch-ups as needed.
Pain: Low to medium
Cost: 3 of 5, $600–$1,500 per visit in Toronto (CAD, rough guide)

Worth checking before you book: History of severe allergies (anaphylaxis)

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Ask your provider

1Is my concern caused by movement, volume loss, or both?
2Which areas would you treat, and with how much product?
3How long will each result last, and what will upkeep cost?

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This is educational info only. We are not doctors and do not give medical advice. Ask a qualified provider before any treatment, and your doctor about health questions.