Botox and dermal fillers are both injectable treatments — but they do very different things.
If you’re new to aesthetic treatments in Glasgow, this guide breaks down the key differences so you can make an informed, confident choice.
Botox relaxes the facial muscles that cause dynamic wrinkles — lines formed by repeated expressions like frowning or squinting.
Best for:
Forehead lines
Frown lines (“11s”)
Crow’s feet
Bunny lines
Lip flip
How it works:
Botox blocks nerve signals to overactive muscles. This prevents the muscle from contracting, smoothing the skin above it.
Onset: 3 to 14 days
Duration: Around 3 to 4 months
Result: Softer, calmer expressions without frozen movement
Fillers are used to restore volume, contour features, and soften deep lines that stay even when your face is still.
Best for:
Cheeks
Lips
Chin
Jawline
Nasolabial folds
Tear troughs (under eyes)
How it works:
Fillers use substances like hyaluronic acid to add fullness beneath the skin, lifting and smoothing targeted areas.
Onset: Immediate
Duration: 6 to 18 months
Result: Enhanced shape, symmetry, and structure
Botox relaxes muscles to prevent wrinkles from forming.
Fillers restore volume to areas that look hollow, saggy, or deflated.
Botox results build over 1–2 weeks.
Filler results show immediately.
Botox wears off in 3–4 months.
Filler can last 6–18 months.
Yes — and that’s where the real magic happens.
At Luxe Skin, many clients combine Botox and filler to treat:
Lines and movement in the upper face
Volume and contour in the lower face
Think: smoother forehead + fuller cheeks. Or lifted brows + balanced jawline.
At Luxe Skin, Botox and filler are always administered by Dr. Usman Qureshi — a fully qualified medical doctor.
That means:
No cookie-cutter plans
No guesswork dosing
No frozen or overfilled results
Just expert assessment, mapped injection strategy, and natural, face-matched outcomes.