Which procedure is more beneficial long term - fillers, laser, or Botox?

Hello! I’m Lauren, the aesthetic provider here at Colorado Plastic Surgery Center. Botox is best for preventing and softening expression lines. The long-term benefit of regular Botox is that it can prevent deeper wrinkles from forming over time. Fillers are best for restoring lost volume in cheeks, lips, under eyes, and smoothing deeper lines. Lasers are best for targeting skin texture, pigmentation, tightening, acne scars, and stimulating collagen. The long-term benefits of lasers are that they do stimulate collagen and improve skin quality over time, with effects that can last well beyond the initial treatment series.

Hi! Dr. Peterson here —
Fillers, lasers, and Botox each do very different things: fillers restore volume, lasers help with texture and pigmentation, and Botox smooths dynamic lines. Which one matters most really depends on what you want to improve, so it’s worth sitting down with a board-certified dermatologist to map out your priorities.
If budget is tight, alternating treatments year to year can make sense. And honestly, the single most impactful step you can take every day is consistent sunscreen and sun protection — it protects your skin and makes any treatments you do last longer.

Hello and thank you for your question. This is actually a great conversation that routinely takes place during consultations. Do you have any specific concerns or is this more about preventative anti aging? Depending on your age and goals, a tailored treatment plan would be created that aligns with your budget. All of these treatments would be beneficial in the long term as they address different aspects: skin quality, muscle movement resulting in fine lines & wrinkles, as well as restoring volume loss and providing structural support. For a more personalized approach and recommendations feel free to schedule a consultation! Hope this helps! Esther Litenatsky AGACNP-BC on behalf of Dr. Ran Y. Rubinstein, facial plastic surgeon in Newburgh, NY and Montvale, NJ.