The simplest way to tell
Look in the mirror and frown, then relax.
- Lines that appear when you move and fade at rest (frown lines, forehead lines, crow's feet) respond to Botox.
- Lines or hollows that are there at rest (deep smile lines, under-eye hollows, flat cheeks, thin lips) need fillers.
Side by side
| Botox | Fillers | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Purified botulinum toxin, a muscle relaxant | Hyaluronic acid gel |
| How it works | Relaxes the muscle that creases the skin | Adds volume under the skin |
| Best areas | Forehead, frown, crow's feet, jaw slimming, sweating | Under-eyes, cheeks, lips, chin, jawline, smile lines |
| Starts working | 3–5 days | Immediately |
| Lasts | 3–4 months | 9–18 months |
| Reversible | Wears off | Can be dissolved |
| Starting price, Ranchi | ₹8,000 per area | ₹18,000 per syringe |
Using both
A common combination is Botox for the upper face (forehead, frown, crow's feet) and filler for the mid and lower face (cheeks, under-eyes, lips). Treating the cheeks with filler can also lift the smile lines without injecting them directly.
Safety
Both are safe when given by a trained doctor using genuine products. Ask what product is being used and check the packaging. Fillers carry a rare risk of blocking a blood vessel, which is why facial anatomy matters so much. Dr. Vikrant, a plastic surgeon, has taught Botox, filler and thread techniques at workshops in Mumbai and Ranchi.
Who shouldn't have them
Pregnant or breastfeeding women, people with certain nerve-muscle disorders (for Botox), and anyone with an active skin infection at the site.
See Botox, fillers and thread lift in Ranchi, and if you're curious about lifting without surgery, read who a thread lift suits.
Last reviewed: 2026-10-11
This page is general information, not a diagnosis or a treatment plan. Results and recovery differ between patients. Prices are starting prices and are confirmed after examination.