They solve different problems. Botox relaxes muscles to soften lines caused by movement — forehead lines, frown lines between the brows, and crow’s feet. Dermal fillers add volume to areas that have lost fullness — cheeks, lips, and under-eye hollows — and can smooth deeper folds.
A simple way to think about it:
- Lines when you move (smiling, frowning) → usually Botox.
- Lost volume or lines at rest (flatter cheeks, thin lips, deeper folds) → usually fillers.
Many patients benefit from a combination, which is why an in-person assessment matters. Dr. Susan Lin, M.D. evaluates your face at rest and in motion and builds a plan so you still look like yourself — just refreshed. Both are FDA-cleared and, in experienced physician hands, have strong safety profiles. Results vary by individual.
Schedule a consultation to find your right plan.
Considering treatment? Read about Botox and Dysport in San Mateo, performed personally by Dr. Susan Lin, M.D., or see why the practice often prefers Dysport.
