Botox or Dysport relaxes muscles which cause lines and wrinkles on the face.  When the muscle is relaxed the lines often improve dramatically.  Sometimes the lines are so deep that even Botox/Dysport don't fully treat the line.  That is where a filler can be helpful to get additional improvement.  Of course, we have other lines on our face that are not due to muscle contraction and only a filler will do.  Don't forget about surgery as a possible alternative as well.  That is why I recommend that a person see a doctor who offers a full array of both surgical and non-surgical services to understand all the options available for a certain concern.  Good Luck.

Botox works by relaxing specific muscles that, when they contract, cause wrinkles. Fillers, such as Restylane, add volume. These products are complementary as they do different things.

It is common to use Botox and fillers together to relax muscles in certain areas and add volume to other areas. The decision on whether both are needed depends on each patient's specific problems.

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