Aesthetic treatments have become an essential part of modern self-care, offering women a way to look refreshed, confident, and naturally rejuvenated without surgery. But with so many options available, one question comes up more than any other:
“Should I get Botox® or fillers?”
While both treatments enhance your appearance, they work in completely different ways — and choosing the right one depends on your goals, facial anatomy, and the signs of aging you want to address. At
Coltrain Medical Weight Loss, we help patients understand these differences so they can make informed, empowered decisions.
1. What Is Botox® and How Does It Work?
Botox® (along with Dysport® and Xeomin®) are neurotoxins that temporarily relax targeted facial muscles. This smooths out wrinkles caused by repeated expressions — like smiling, frowning, or squinting.
Botox® is ideal for:
- Forehead lines
- Crow’s feet (around the eyes)
- Frown lines (“11s”)
- Lip lines
- Brow lift for a more awake appearance
- Softening a “gummy smile”
- Lip flip
Best for:
Expression lines (dynamic wrinkles) — the lines that appear when your face moves.
Botox® delivers a naturally refreshed look when injected properly, softening wrinkles without freezing your expression.
2. What Are Dermal Fillers and How Do They Work?
Dermal fillers add volume, contour, and structure using hyaluronic acid — a substance your body naturally produces to hydrate and plump the skin.
Fillers are ideal for:
- Cheek enhancement and contour
- Jawline definition
- Lip volume
- Smile lines (nasolabial folds)
- Marionette lines
- Restoring volume after weight loss or aging
Best for:
Static wrinkles and volume loss — lines and hollowing that remain even when your face is relaxed.
Fillers create lift, smoothness, and youthful curves while maintaining a soft, natural look
3. Botox® vs. Fillers: Which Should You Choose?
Here’s the simplest way to decide:
✔ Choose Botox® if you want to:
- Smooth forehead, eye, or frown lines
- Soften expression wrinkles
- Prevent deeper lines from forming
- Achieve a subtle, lifted look
✔ Choose Fillers if you want to:
- Add definition or contour
- Restore lost volume from aging or weightloss
- Enhance lips
- Smooth folds around the mouth
✔ Many women benefit from both
Most patients receive a combination of Botox® and filler for balanced, natural-looking rejuvenation. This is known as a full-face approach, addressing both movement lines and volume loss.
4. How Long Do Results Last?
- Botox®: ~3–4 months
- Fillers: 6–18 months depending on the product and location
Both treatments offer noticeable yet subtle results — enhancing, not changing, your natural beauty.
5. Why an Expert Consultation Matters
Every face is unique. During your consultation at Coltrain Medical Weight Loss, a clinician evaluates:
- Your facial anatomy
- Your aesthetic goals
- Your age and skin quality
- Whether you have volume loss, expression lines, or both
This ensures you receive a plan that looks
balanced, natural, and personalized — never “overdone.”
Feel Confident in Your Skin at Every Age
Whether you’re looking to smooth fine lines, restore youthful contours, or simply glow with more confidence, both Botox® and fillers offer safe, effective options with minimal downtime.
The best part? With proper clinical guidance, your results can look subtle, refreshed, and authentically
you.
📍 Located in Overland Park, KS, we proudly serve patients in Leawood, Lenexa, Shawnee, Olathe, Prairie Village, and The Greater Kansas City Metro who are ready to enhance their natural beauty with personalized aesthetic care.
✨ Schedule your free consultation today at
Coltrain Medical Weight Loss and discover whether Botox®, fillers, or a combination of both is right for you.
