Although Botox and dermal fillers are both minimally invasive treatments that can smooth certain kinds of wrinkles, there are several key differences to keep in mind as you consider which treatment will better help you achieve your beauty goals. Botox is a cosmetic procedure that relaxes specific muscles in the face. When the muscles can no longer move to make wrinkle-causing facial expressions, the wrinkles eventually fade. The effects of Botox last for a few months. However, if you are looking for longer-lasting results, you should consider dermal fillers. Depending on the filler used, the results of dermal fillers can last between six months and two years. Fillers are injected into the skin to add and restore volume to various parts of the face such as the lips, cheeks, chin, jawline, and hands. It helps to lift skin, making it look more youthful. As the skin fills, the folds and static wrinkles become smoother and less noticeable.  Fillers can also be used to improve under eye shadows, and acne scarring.  Dermal fillers are made of hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a natural compound that is produced in the body, and this substance replaces the collagen that is naturally lost as we age.  Botox, on the other hand, is made with a neurotoxin called botulinum. Both dermal fillers and Botox injections are administered sub dermally, or underneath the skin. However, Botox is injected into specific muscles, whereas fillers may be injected into areas of the face that don’t move. Depending on the filler used, the results of dermal fillers can last between six months and two years. However, dermal fillers can cause complications if an unskilled person administers them, ranging from skin necrosis to blindness.