Botox and Filler Together or Just One? And if So, Which?

If you are worried about overdoing it and what to start conservatively, trust your instinct.  It is completely normal to try one of the procedures to see if you like the results.  I would try to Botox first from what you describe.  If like the results, then everyone is happy.  If the results are ok and you want to do more, then add the filler.  If you hate the results, it is all temporary and you will return to normal in a few months time period.  If you are seeing an experience doctor, these procedures are very safe.

 

I hope this helps.  

Thank you for the question.
You can combine injectables to personalize your treatment.  I perform this as part of a "Liquid Lift".  Neuromodulators like Botox can relax frown lines and hyaluronic acid injectables can lift the crease left behind.  Studies have shown that the results of hyaluronic acid injectables last longer when used in tandem with Botox.
As always, an in-person consultation with a board certified dermatologist with cosmetic training is the best way to assess your needs and provide medical advice. 

Thank you for your question.  Go to a board certified experienced injector.  You did not submit a photo to evaluate your best options, but you will be pleased with the combination of Botox and filler.  If you were to choose one of the treatments, at your age, start with Botox.  Best Wishes.

The best treatment option really depends on your individual circumstances and goals. In general, an appropriate skincare regimen, resurfacing procedures such as peels and lasers, and finally Botox or Dysport injections can address fine wrinkles under the eyes. For undereye bags, I typically use Restylane in the lower eye areas and then Perlane or Radiesse to fill in the entire cheek (not just the cheekbone). This makes the undereye bags less noticeable. I would recommend a consult with an experienced physician. When you are in good hands, the chances of any negative side affects are greatly minimized. I hope this helps, and good luck! 

Depending on what your aesthetic goals are, you probably have your answer. If it's volumizing, then any dermal filler injected well, will help improve that volume loss. It it's volumizing AND wrinkles you're trying to help avoid, then yes, doing both at the same time help for longer term correction of the area.

It's difficult to give you exact advice without a picture or seeing you in person.  Both the Botox and the filler together could possibly give you a better result than either one alone.  If you were considering only doing one first and the lines under your eyes are typical crow's feet type lines, then I would recommend the Botox first.  You could always have the filler done later if you were not satisfied with the result from the Botox alone. 

if you want anything done, start with the botox...hopefully you'll be happy with nothing more...and if you think something additional is required, then consider a filler...but if it's close to your lid or just under your eye, maybe Restylane might be a better option instead of Perlane...Perlane is certainly a good option for the area on the sides of your cheeks...but it may be too much if you're talking about treatment close to the eyes...
 

Botox and soft tissue filler (e.g. Perlane) are often done and work well in combination: Botox works for upper face dynamic/movement wrinkles, while fillers work for lower face static/more permanent wrinkles.  Sometimes (e.g. when doing Botox & Juvederm), the combination is called the Soft Lift.

Botox and fillers, such as Perlane, work very well together.  Botox works by relaxing overactive muscle movement and fillers actually fill in areas of deep folds or volume loss.  It is difficult to determine the best course of treatment, without seeing your skin in person, but I often recommend a combination of Botox and fillers.  

If under eye wrinkles are your main concern, Botox will likely make a significant difference on its own.  However, it seem that the surgeon may have felt that you have some volume loss in your cheekbones that could be corrected with Perlane.  Since this is your first time having either Botox or fillers, I would recommend starting with the Botox.  Most practitioners will have you return to the office after 2 weeks to make sure that the Botox is perfect; at this time you could plan to do the Perlane injections.  By following this plan, you would have a chance to see what the Botox alone can do, and then decide whether to proceed with Perlane for your cheeks.  

It is yoru choice how much of either you want to try. Being that you are concerned because it is your first time,. you may want to start off slowly.