How Long Should You Wait Between Botox and Fillers? (The Answer Might Surprise You)

Some clients walk into Pure Aesthetics Clinic asking:"Can I have Botox and fillers on the same day?" Others wonder if spacing them out is safer or more effective.

Here’s the real answer, from a medically qualified perspective—and why timing really matters when it comes to natural results and your safety.

🤔 Why Would You Space Them Apart?

Although both Botox (anti-wrinkle injections) and dermal fillers are safe and widely used, they work very differently:

Treatment	Works By	Effects Start	Peak Results
Botox	Relaxing muscle movement	3–5 days	2 weeks
Fillers	Adding volume / structure	Immediate	Within 1 week

Because of this, sometimes spacing treatments by 1–2 weeks gives you:

• A better understanding of what each product does

• Room to adjust if needed

• Reduced swelling or bruising overlap

✅ Can You Have Botox and Fillers on the Same Day?

Yes—in many cases, it's completely safe to have both in one appointment if performed by a qualified practitioner (like a Nurse Prescriber).

At Pure Aesthetics Clinic in Saltash, we sometimes treat both areas in one session only when:

• It’s medically appropriate

• We’ve done a full consultation

• The patient understands each outcome

That said, there are times when staged appointments are safer:

• Treating lip fillers with botox for a lip flip

• First-time clients

• Previous complications or sensitive skin

• Complex facial balancing

🧠 What Do Studies and Guidelines Say?

Most UK-based guidelines (including those from ACE Group World) say:

"Combining botulinum toxin and dermal fillers is safe when done with full assessment and correct anatomical protocols."(Source: ACE Complications Guidelines)

That’s why we always customise your plan—because no face is the same.

🪞 Here’s What a Typical Staggered Plan Might Look Like:

• Day 0: Botox treatment

• Day 14: Filler enhancement after botox has settled

• Day 28+: Review and final tweak (if needed)

This allows us to avoid overcorrecting and helps you feel more in control.

🤍 Real Client Case: Emily, Age 38

Emily came to us after years of feeling “flat” in her expression. We discussed both Botox for her forehead lines and filler for her under-eyes.Rather than doing both on the same day, we:

• Treated her frown lines first

• Let the botox settle

• Returned 2 weeks later to subtly lift her tear troughs

Her exact words after session two?✨ “This feels like my face, but brighter.”

🧬 Bottom Line: Timing Builds Confidence

Whether you're layering treatments over time or going for a glow-up in one visit, the most important thing is personalised, medically-led care.

At Pure Aesthetics Clinic, your plan isn’t rushed—it’s refined.

✅ Ready to Book?

✨ Your first consultation is free.We’ll guide you on what to have, when, and why.

📍 Book now or visit our clinic in Saltash near Plymouth, Devon & Cornwall.

🧠 Next Blog Tease:

“Is Lip Filler Dissolving Painful? What to Expect Before You Panic” 👉 Coming soon!