Restylane vs Botox

Steven Wallach, MD answers: Is Restylane a lot more expensive than Botox?

I can't decide on which treatment to get because it seems that Restylane is better than Botox. I'm not so sure that I want my face paralyzed. I also want to know, does Restylane cost a lot more than Botox?


Steven Wallach, MD
1 month ago

They are like apples and oranges.  One treats deep facial lines, the other paralyzes muscles of animation.  Restylane is usually less expensive than Botox, it is all a personal choice. 

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A: Filler versus Botox Confusion

Richard W. Westreich, MD
1 month ago

This seems to be a point of confusion in a lot of my patients. Facial fillers and Botox/Dysport are for different things.

General rule of thumb is that Botox/Dysport is for lines in the upper half of the face and that Fillers are for folds on the lower half of the face.

Fillers add volume to smooth out areas of volume loss.

Botox decreases muscle activity that causes fine wrinkles.

You should have a formal consultation with a cosmetic physician. This will help you decide what is best for you.

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