
At Chester Skin & Wellness in Chester Township, NJ, we often get asked: “What’s the difference between Botox and dermal fillers?” While both are injectable treatments designed to reduce signs of aging, they work in very different ways. Dr. Deborah Petrowsky offers both services and customizes each treatment plan to meet your specific aesthetic goals.
Here’s how Botox and fillers compare:
Purpose:
-Botox: Smooths dynamic wrinkles caused by facial muscle movement.
-Fillers: Restores lost volume and enhances facial contours.
Common treatment areas:
-Botox: Forehead lines, frown lines (glabellar lines), and crow’s feet.
-Fillers: Cheeks, lips, smile lines, under-eye hollows, and jawline.
How they work:
-Botox: Temporarily relaxes the muscles to reduce wrinkle formation.
-Fillers: Add volume beneath the skin to plump and lift.
Results:
-Botox: Subtle smoothing effect, visible in a few days, lasts 3–4 months.
-Fillers: Immediate results with longer-lasting effects, usually 6–12 months.
Texture and mobility:
-Botox: Does not affect skin volume or texture.
-Fillers: Enhances fullness and can reshape certain features.
Dr. Petrowsky uses her medical expertise to determine which approach—or combination—is best for your facial structure and desired look. Whether you're concerned about expression lines, volume loss, or both, we offer targeted treatments that keep you looking natural, refreshed, and confident.