Do I Need Botox or Filllers?

Short answer: If your wrinkles appear when you move, you probably need Botox. If they’re there even when your face is resting, or you’ve lost volume - fillers may be your best friend. Sometimes? You’ll want both.

You just want to look fresher - not frozen.

You’re staring at your reflection, thinking:

“I’m starting to look tired. But I don’t want to look like I’ve had work done.”
“Do I need Botox? Or is filler better?”

This is one of the most common questions women ask when they’re ready to start doing something for themselves. And the answer? It depends on what you’re seeing—and how you want to feel.

Let’s decode it together in a way that actually makes sense.

What’s the difference between Botox and fillers?

Here’s the no-fluff breakdown:

🧊 Botox = freezes movement
It relaxes the muscles that cause lines when you frown, squint, or raise your eyebrows.

💉 Filler = adds volume
It restores fullness to areas that have deflated, hollowed, or sagged with time—like cheeks, lips, or under eyes.

Botox softens expressions.
Filler restores structure.
Neither changes who you are—they just help you look like you, on a really good day.

Do I need Botox?

You probably do if:

✅ You see crow’s feet when you smile
✅ You have frown lines or “11s” between your brows
✅ Your forehead lines stick around after you raise your eyebrows
✅ You just want to look more relaxed—not overdone

Botox is best for:

• Forehead lines
• Frown lines (between the eyebrows)
• Crow’s feet (around the eyes)
• Lip flip
• Jaw slimming or TMJ

Do I need fillers?

You probably do if:

✅ Your cheeks or under-eyes are looking hollow
✅ You have lines around your mouth (smile lines or marionette lines)
✅ Your lips have lost volume or definition
✅ Your face just looks… tired, even when you’re well rested

Fillers are best for:

• Cheeks (lift + contour)
• Lips (plump or define)
• Smile lines (nasolabial folds)
• Under-eye hollows
• Jawline, chin, or temples

Fillers don’t just plump—they sculpt. Think “soft filter in real life.”

What if I need both?

That’s actually super common.

Most women in their 30s–40s benefit from a combo of Botox + filler for a balanced, natural result. One smooths movement, the other restores structure. Together, they can:

✔️ Soften lines
✔️ Rebalance your profile
✔️ Wake up tired-looking eyes
✔️ Help makeup sit better
✔️ Make you feel refreshed without anyone knowing why

This is what we call the “Glow-Up Duo.”

By Lauren Mitchell‍

‍Women’s Wellness Writer | Passionate about body confidence, real self-love, and helping women feel in control of their choices. Medically reviewed by an experienced cosmetic surgeon.