Injectables such as BOTOX and JUVÉDERM® fillers have been among the most popular cosmetic treatments for years. Even though you may be familiar with the names BOTOX and JUVÉDERM, many people who want to smooth wrinkles or enhance facial features aren’t sure which injectable treatment is right for their goals.

You’re not alone if you’re unsure whether you need BOTOX or fillers—or both.

What Is the Difference Between BOTOX and Fillers?

BOTOX and fillers both minimize wrinkles, but the types of wrinkles they target have different causes. BOTOX is a neuromodulator that relaxes facial muscles to reduce the appearance of dynamic wrinkles—the lines that form from repeated expressions like frowning, squinting, or raising your eyebrows. Common treatment areas include:

Forehead lines
Frown lines between the brows
Crow’s feet around the eyes

Unlike fillers, which produce immediate results, it typically takes about a week to see results after BOTOX injections. The results generally last about 3 to 4 months.

Dermal fillers, such as JUVÉDERM® products, are gel-like substances (often made from hyaluronic acid) that restore lost volume, enhance facial contours, and smooth deeper lines and folds. They’re ideal for: