Our face is the front we put out to the world. We’d like it to be smooth, firm and wrinkle-free. People want smooth lines, a bit of lift or firmness, and to keep it natural. Previously, Botox was associated with a frozen or overdone look. This misconception has changed today.
Botox is not only for ageing. It can deliver results that look natural and fresh. People as young as their 20s are opting for Botox. It is used more for preventive care than for repair. Botox is great as a starting point for forehead lines, frown lines and crow’s feet. Every treatment has its benefits, and currently, people combine Botox with other treatments for the best results.
In this blog, we will explore how Botox can be combined with other treatments, a practical timeline, and tips to keep it natural, believable, and budget-friendly.
The First Step
Botoxis the Ideal Foundation
Repeated facial movements cause lines to form on the skin. These lines are dynamic to start, but over time, they can become static. They are movement-based lines. Botox relaxes the muscles that create this movement. The lines that are most often seen are forehead lines, frown lines between the eyebrows, and crow’s feet around the eyes. When these lines are softened with Botox, the face looks calmer, refreshed and younger. It is ideal for people who like a natural, refreshed look.
What The First Session Looks Like
To start with, the dosing is conservative to enhance the face and keep the movement soft. This is the key to keeping it natural. The first session focuses on one or two areas. For many, it is the forehead and frown lines, or crow’s feet. This approach helps the patient and the injector judge the real effect without overwhelming the face. The downtime of the procedure is very short, with mild bruising or tiny bumps for a day or two. Most people return to their normal activities quickly.
What Happens in the Weeks After
The facial lines look less deep and disappear when making expressions. Friends may comment that you look refreshed and your face feels more relaxed. You can assess what’s improved and what might need further attention.
Framing the Next Move
Once the results of Botox are evident (usually in a few weeks), you are in a better position to decide if anything else is needed. Usually, people consider a mild texture upgrade for glow, a gentle tightening for firmness, or a tiny bit of volume in a spot. You should only opt for further treatments if they improve the results, not to stack treatments.
Add Texture and Tone Upgrades for a Healthier Glow
Smooth, even skin makes the face look younger than added volume. Even when the lines are softened, dull and uneven skin will still make the face look tired. A texture upgrade makes a big visual difference without a dramatic change.
Good Pairings After Botox
A light resurfacing or gentle chemical peel, a few weeks after Botox, smooths the skin’s surface and creates a soft glow. Microneedling is another option to improve overall texture, tighten pores, and reduce blotchy or uneven tone with minimal downtime.
How to Time It
Give the Botox a few weeks to settle and stabilise. It reduces the risk of irritation and lets you judge if texture work is necessary. Resurfacing can temporarily increase sun sensitivity. It is better to choose a season with lower sun exposure. It helps skin heal cleanly and maintain the results.
Keeping it Subtle
Always start small. Start with a mild or moderate session to keep it natural. It is possible to get more later. Observe the results for several weeks. Monitor how the skin feels, and if the skin looks brighter and smoother, it may be enough for months.
Natural-Look Benefit
A healthy skin surface is instrumental for a youthful appearance. When paired with Botox, which softens the fine lines, the whole face looks refreshed without any dramatic changes. You will notice a healthy radiance with this combination.
Gentle Lift – Pairing Botox with One Tightening or Contouring Step
The fine lines in your face are caused by muscle movement. Botox paralyses these muscles to prevent these creases. Sometimes, when these lines are softened, the skin may get slack or lose definition. A gentle lift can restore a hint of structure. This can complete the fresh look that you want to achieve.
Common Options Readers Might Consider
Non-invasive energy-based tightening can be used to tighten the skin. It uses radiofrequency, ultrasound, or similar energy to stimulate collagen. It works for mild sagging or a soft jawline. A mild contouring around the jawline or under the chin area can also help. The focus here is on supporting the face and not on creating a chiselled look. The face looks firmer after contouring.
How to Sequence It
Start with the Botox first on the forehead, around the eyes, or between the brows. Wait for the Botox to settle and assess the skin. If you still see a tired look on your face despite smoother lines or mild skin sagging, then consider a tightening session. Wait several months and monitor the results to decide whether to follow up with another touch-up. There is no need to invest in further sessions unless they are required.
A person who smooths their forehead or crow’s feet with Botox may notice a slight softening at the jawline or sagging under the chin. Instead of heavy fillers or multiple procedures, a single firming session can subtly lift that area and make the face look more refreshed.
The only caution to exercise is to choose a licensed, trained professional at reputable studios like Colibri Laser and Beauty who use approved techniques.
Strategic Little Volume: Only When It Truly Adds Harmony
Adding volume to your face isn’t about plumping cheeks or making the lips huge. It’s about adding subtle volume in small areas that look tired or lack harmony after the lines have been smoothed. The key is to use very small amounts to enhance the entire result.
Best Use Cases
If the under-eye area looks slightly hollow or the tear troughs look shallow after Botox, a subtle filler in those areas can brighten the face. When small doses of filler are used, it can make the person look awake and refreshed without a dramatic change.
If the face looks flat or saggy, a minuscule addition of volume near the temples or upper cheeks can bring harmony to the entire face.
How to Keep it Natural
Use a very low volume in a session. We advise our clients to use only a syringe or less at the first visit. It is better to focus on one area per session. That can avoid an overfilled look. We recommend the use of reversible fillers like hyaluronic acid. These allow the results to be reversed if the results are not perfect or if you change your mind later.
Timing
Allow the results of Botox to settle and stabilise before resorting to fillers. This step will prevent over-correction.
Closing Takeaway
Start with Botox in your main concern areas. Wait for a few weeks to evaluate the results. If you feel that improving skin texture, firmness, or volume can add to the results of Botox, then you can consider other add-on treatments. Space the treatments over months and not days. This will preserve a subtle and believable result.
It’s not about big changes but more about smart, well-timed choices. Our clients leave our studio (looking and feeling) refreshed and confident. Book a consultation at Colibri Laser and Beauty and find out more.