Botox and fillers can be done on the same day. Botox relaxes muscle and fillers add volume, so their mechanisms do not overlap. However, applying both to the same area at the same time can affect how the filler is distributed, so it is generally better for predicting results to do Botox first and add filler 7 to 14 days later. Below are the precautions for combining Botox and fillers, arranged by STEP.
STEP 1 to 3. Preparation before treatment and deciding the order
STEP 1. Separate the areas and goals. Botox is used where muscle is the cause: the masseter (to reduce muscle volume) and forehead, glabella and eye-corner lines (to relax muscle tension). Fillers are used where volume is needed, such as the cheekbones, cheeks, chin, nasolabial folds, nose and under the eyes. First work out whether the two treatments overlap on the same area.
STEP 2. Decide the order and the interval. For the same area, doing Botox first and adding filler 7 to 14 days later is the usual approach. If the areas differ or the schedule is tight, both can be done on the same day, and the order and interval are designed differently for each area.
STEP 3. Match your schedule and downtime. Botox usually allows a return to daily life the next day, but injectable treatments such as fillers may need about 3 to 5 days of downtime. If you have work or an event coming up, tell your doctor at the consultation so the treatment timing can be adjusted.
STEP 4. Filler safety checklist
Filler side effects come more often from injection technique than from the product itself. Before combined treatment, please check the following four points.
- Whether a genuine filler is used: you should be able to confirm that it is a KFDA-approved import from the box and sticker.
- Whether the blood vessel layout is understood: the glabella, nose and nasolabial folds are areas where risks of vision loss and tissue necrosis have been reported.
- Whether hyaluronidase (a filler-dissolving enzyme) is always kept on hand: it is needed for emergency treatment.
- Who performs the treatment: confirm that a doctor does it personally and that it is not a non-medical person.
Repic Clinic in Gangnam states that it meets all four of these.
STEP 5. Aftercare and recovery
On the day of treatment, avoid exercise, saunas and alcohol. After that, the standards differ by treatment, so for combined treatment it is safer to follow whichever is longer.
| Treatment | Return to daily life | Restrictions | Alcohol |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botox | Possible from the next day | No saunas or heat rooms for 7 to 10 days | After 3 days |
| Filler | 3 to 5 days of downtime possible | Avoid pressure on the treated area for 1 to 2 weeks | After 3 days |
The doctors who handle consultations
Repic Clinic in Gangnam is located on the first basement floor and the second floor at 318 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, and five doctors see patients. The shared principle is that the doctor personally designs the treatment plan after collecting each patient's data through diagnosis, applying it individually rather than with a uniform protocol.
Dr. Yong-Heon Ha, head doctor, is a regular member of the Korean Society for Aesthetic and Plastic Laser Medicine and the Korean Society for Laser, Skin and Hair.
Dr. Seung-yong Shin is a regular member of the Korean Society for Laser, Skin and Hair and is introduced as a main medical staff member for Juvederm, Chaeum and Ulthera.
Dr. Kang Mijeong has clinical experience in family medicine and is a regular member of the Korean Academy of Family Medicine, the Korean Society for Aesthetic and Plastic Laser Medicine and the Korean Society of Anti-Aging Medicine.
Dr. Kim Hyojin has clinical experience in pediatrics.
Dr. Seung-won Lee is a regular member of the Korean Society for Aesthetic and Plastic Laser Medicine and the Korean Society of Anti-Aging Medicine.
Following this order lets you plan the interval and recovery schedule for each area in advance, which helps reduce the variables that come with combined treatment. Please confirm the details through a consultation.
Frequently asked questions
Q. Can I have Botox and filler on the same day?
Same-day treatment is possible. Botox relaxes muscle and filler adds volume, so their mechanisms do not overlap. For the same area, doing Botox first and adding filler 7 to 14 days later helps predict the result, and the order and interval are designed differently by area.
Q. What should I check to have fillers safely?
Check that a genuine filler (a KFDA-approved import) is used, that treatment follows an understanding of the blood vessel layout, that hyaluronidase is always on hand, and that a doctor performs the treatment personally. This matters especially for the glabella, nose and nasolabial folds, where blood-vessel-related risks have been reported.
Q. When can I exercise, use a sauna or drink alcohol after treatment?
Avoid all of them on the day of treatment. After Botox, saunas and heat rooms are restricted for 7 to 10 days, and alcohol is allowed from 3 days later. After filler, avoid pressure on the treated area for 1 to 2 weeks, and alcohol is allowed from 3 days later. Please get the exact standards for each treatment from your doctor.
Official information
You can find more detail on the official site.
Repic Clinic in Gangnam (English site) →
※ This content is for general information only and does not replace a medical diagnosis or treatment. Please consult a medical professional before any procedure. Results, downtime and side effects vary from person to person.
