Botox, Fillers, or PDO Threads: Which Treatment Is Right for You?
At Valar Aesthetics, patients often ask me: “What’s the difference between Botox, fillers, and PDO threads — and how do I know which one I need?” Each treatment works differently, and the right choice depends on your goals, your anatomy, and sometimes a combination of treatments. Let’s break down how they compare.
Botox & Neuromodulators: Relaxing Expression Lines
Botox (along with Dysport, Xeomin, Jeuveau, and Daxxify) works by temporarily relaxing muscle movement. This softens and prevents the wrinkles caused by repeated facial expressions — like crow’s feet, forehead creases, and frown lines between the brows.
Best for: Lines that show up when you smile, frown, or raise your eyebrows.
Results: Smoother skin in 5–7 days, lasting about 3–6 months.
Downtime: None — you can return to daily activities right away.
Dermal Fillers: Restoring Volume & Contour
Fillers are gel-based products designed to replace lost volume, smooth folds, and enhance facial features. As we age, we naturally lose fat, bone structure, and elasticity, which can leave the face looking hollow or less defined.
Best for: Cheeks, lips, nasolabial folds, jawline, chin, and under-eyes.
Results: Immediate improvement, lasting 6–18 months depending on the filler and treatment area.
Downtime: Minimal, though mild swelling or bruising may occur.
PDO Threads: Lifting & Collagen Stimulation
PDO threads are dissolvable sutures placed beneath the skin to gently reposition sagging tissue while stimulating collagen production. They provide an immediate lift and encourage long-term skin tightening as the threads dissolve.
Best for: Jowls, midface sagging, jawline contour, and mild neck laxity.
Results: Visible lift right away, with progressive collagen-building over 6–12 months.
Downtime: Mild swelling or tenderness for a few days.
How to Decide: Botox vs. Fillers vs. Threads
Here’s the simplest way to think about it:
Botox → Smooths expression lines from movement.
Fillers → Restores lost volume and enhances shape.
Threads → Lifts sagging skin and stimulates collagen.
Often, the most natural results come from combining these treatments. For example, softening forehead lines with Botox, restoring cheek volume with filler, and defining the jawline with PDO threads.
Why Choose Valar Aesthetics?
Every face is unique, and treatment plans should be too. At Valar Aesthetics, we take time to assess your facial anatomy, listen to your goals, and create a customized plan that prioritizes natural, balanced results. Whether that involves Botox, fillers, PDO threads, or a combination, our physician-led approach ensures safety, precision, and artistry in every treatment.
✨ Ready to find out which treatment is right for you? Schedule your consultation today at Valar Aesthetics in Erie, Colorado.
