What are Botox and dermal fillers?

Botox and dermal fillers are non-surgical aesthetic treatments used to reduce the appearance of facial lines and wrinkles while enhancing natural facial features. Botox works by relaxing targeted muscles to soften dynamic wrinkles, while dermal fillers restore volume and improve facial contours in selected areas of the face.

Medical aesthetic treatments can help soften the signs of ageing while enhancing your natural facial features. At Stellar Dental, we offer Botox and dermal filler treatments tailored to your individual goals. Following a comprehensive consultation, your treatment plan is designed to achieve balanced, natural-looking results while maintaining facial harmony.

Botox

Botox is a purified protein that is injected into specific muscles to temporarily reduce muscle activity. By relaxing these muscles, Botox softens the appearance of dynamic wrinkles and expression lines, helping create a smoother, more refreshed appearance. Botox may also be used to manage certain medical conditions, including chronic migraines, muscle spasms and excessive muscle activity where clinically appropriate.

Treatment Outline

  • Frequency: We recommend 3 to 4 months
  • Procedure timeline: Depending on the area, approximately 15 minutes
  • Recovery time: None
  • Cost: Calculated by the number of units required

What areas can Botox treat?

Botox is commonly used to soften forehead lines, frown lines between the eyebrows and crow's feet around the eyes. Depending on your individual needs, it may also be used for selected medical or aesthetic indications following a professional assessment.

Fillers

Dermal fillers are gel-like injectable products used to restore volume, improve facial contours and soften facial lines. They are commonly used in areas such as the lips, cheeks, jawline, under the eyes and around the mouth to create natural-looking facial balance while maintaining facial expression.

Treatment Outline

  • Frequency: Some dermal fillers can last for 6 to 12 months
  • Procedure timeline: Depending on the number of areas to be treated, the process may take 15 minutes to an hour.
  • Procedure process: Injecting and massaging the area, then evaluating the results.
  • Cost: Calculated by the number of units required for the treatment

What areas can dermal fillers treat?

Dermal fillers may be used to restore lost facial volume, enhance lip shape, soften smile lines, improve chin or jawline definition and reduce the appearance of certain facial depressions. Your treatment plan will depend on your facial anatomy and aesthetic goals.

How do I know whether Botox or fillers are right for me?

Although both treatments are used in facial aesthetics, they work in different ways. Botox relaxes the muscles responsible for dynamic wrinkles, while dermal fillers restore lost volume and improve facial contours. During your consultation, your practitioner will assess your concerns and recommend the most appropriate treatment, or a combination of both, depending on your goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the difference between Botox and dermal fillers?

Botox relaxes targeted facial muscles to soften expression lines, while dermal fillers restore lost volume and enhance facial contours. They are different treatments and are often used together to achieve balanced results.

2. How long do Botox results last?

Botox results typically last around three to four months, although this varies between individuals and treatment areas.

3. How long do dermal fillers last?

Many dermal fillers last between six and twelve months, depending on the product used, the treatment area and individual factors.

4. Is there any downtime after treatment?

Most patients return to their normal daily activities shortly after treatment. Your practitioner will provide aftercare advice based on the procedure performed.

5. Are Botox and dermal fillers painful?

Most patients experience only mild discomfort during treatment. Fine needles are used, and topical anaesthetic may be applied where appropriate to improve comfort.

6. How do I know which treatment is right for me?

A consultation allows your practitioner to assess your facial anatomy, discuss your concerns and recommend the most suitable treatment plan based on your individual goals.