Botox or Filler First? What Order Actually Makes Sense

When used as complementary treatments, Botox and dermal filler can dramatically change your appearance, especially if you want to look younger by addressing wrinkles or lost volume.

Wondering if you should get Botox or filler first? Does the order actually matter?

Here’s what you need to know.

Botox vs. Dermal Filler

Though these two treatments have very different purposes, they work very well together.

Botox relaxes the muscles that cause dynamic wrinkles, such as crow’s feet and forehead lines. On the other hand, dermal filler adds volume, especially in the lips and cheeks.

Filler can also be used for facial balancing and contouring.

So, Should You Get Botox or Filler First?

There’s no right answer for everyone.

For some people, Botox makes the most sense because it softens certain muscle activity before addressing if additional volume or contouring is needed.

For others, filler is the priority because restoring volume and improving facial proportions will make the biggest difference.

What’s most important is that treatment is tailored to your face as a whole instead of treating individual wrinkles or features. At Custom Beauty Med Studio, we perform treatment with a heavy emphasis on proportion, facial balance, and a less is more approach.

Can I Get Both at the Same Time?

This can be an option, but don’t automatically assume that you actually need both Botox and filler.

One of the biggest advantages of working with one of our injectors is that we know when additional treatment is needed, and when it isn’t.

Ultimately, the order of treatment comes down to your anatomy and goals, not a cookie cutter solution.

Choose Us for Your Injectable Needs

If you’re considering combining Botox and dermal filler, a personalized consultation with expert injector Chelsea Samo-Lipman at Custom Beauty Med Studio is the best place to start. We’ll discuss what bothers you, what you want to improve, and which treatment makes the most sense for your face.