{"id":59091,"date":"2026-10-24T08:06:11","date_gmt":"2026-10-24T05:06:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/melior.ee\/botox-vs-fillers\/"},"modified":"2026-10-25T16:31:42","modified_gmt":"2026-10-25T14:31:42","slug":"botox-vs-fillers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/melior.ee\/en\/botox-vs-fillers\/","title":{"rendered":"Dermal fillers vs botox: what’s the difference and what is each one for?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Comparison \u00b7 botulinum toxin and fillers<\/span>Melior Clinics \u00b7 updated 24.10.2026 \u00b7 3 min read<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
In short<\/b>Botulinum toxin (\u201cbotox\u201d) relaxes a muscle and softens expression lines, usually for 3\u20134 months<\/strong>. Hyaluronic acid filler restores volume in lips, folds and contours, usually for 6\u201312 months<\/strong>. They are often combined; the specialist chooses at the consultation.<\/div>
3\u20134months<\/small><\/span>botulinum toxin lasts<\/span><\/div>
6\u201312months<\/small><\/span>hyaluronic filler lasts<\/span><\/div>
2\u20135days<\/small><\/span>to botulinum effect; filler at once<\/span><\/div>
125\u20ac<\/small><\/span>from, botulinum at Melior<\/span><\/div><\/div>

Prices as of 24.10.2026<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Botox vs filler: comparison table<\/h2>

Times are typical ranges, not a promise.<\/p>

<\/th>Botulinum toxin<\/th>Hyaluronic acid filler<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
What it is<\/th>prescription medicine<\/td>medical device, a gel<\/td><\/tr>
How it works<\/th>temporarily relaxes a muscle<\/td>adds volume and support<\/td><\/tr>
Type of line<\/th>lines from movement<\/td>folds at rest, volume loss<\/td><\/tr>
Typical areas<\/th>forehead, frown lines, crow\u2019s feet<\/td>lips, nasolabial folds, cheekbones, chin<\/td><\/tr>
Treatment time<\/th>15\u201330 minutes<\/td>about 30\u201345 minutes<\/td><\/tr>
When you see it<\/th>2\u20135 days, full in 1\u20132 weeks<\/td>at once, final shape in 2\u20135 days<\/td><\/tr>
How long it lasts<\/th>usually 3\u20134 months<\/td>usually 6\u201312 months<\/td><\/tr>
Exercise and sauna<\/th>after 24 hours<\/td>after 48 hours<\/td><\/tr>
Reversible?<\/th>no, wears off by itself<\/td>yes, with hyaluronidase<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

Which treatment suits which concern<\/h2>

Mirror test: a line that disappears when the face relaxes is dynamic.<\/p>

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Forehead, frown lines, crow\u2019s feet<\/h3>

Usually botulinum toxin: lines from muscle movement.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Lip volume, outline, symmetry<\/h3>

Filler: volume needs adding.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Nasolabial folds, under-eye hollows<\/h3>

Filler: the fold shows at rest; the cause is volume loss.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Mouth corners, marionette lines<\/h3>

Often both: botulinum toxin relaxes, filler supports the line.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Lip flip, gummy smile<\/h3>

Botulinum toxin relaxes the lip muscle; no added volume.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Teeth grinding, neck bands<\/h3>

Botulinum toxin: the cause is muscle tension.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Expression lines or volume: the consultation sorts out what suits each area<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/section>\n\n\n\n

Side effects and risks: normal or urgent<\/h2>

The most serious, rare filler risk: entering a blood vessel.<\/p>

Common<\/h3>