In short: Bonta temporarily reduces the movement of the facial muscles to soften movement-related lines (forehead, between the brows, crow’s feet). Dermal fillers balance volume loss and support contours (lips, cheeks, jawline). They serve different purposes and are often planned together to complement each other.
Bonta softens movement, filler adds volume. One relaxes the muscle that creates the line, the other fills the volume that has been lost.
Bonta and Dermal Fillers: A Quick Comparison
| Bonta | Dermal Filler | |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | Temporarily reduces muscle movement | Adds volume, supports contour |
| Target | Expression (movement) lines | Volume loss, contour definition |
| Common areas | Forehead, between brows, crow’s feet | Lips, cheeks, jawline |
| When the result shows | Becomes visible within a few days | Largely visible immediately |
| Duration | Repeated at intervals | Longevity varies by area |
When Is Bonta Preferred?
Bonta is suitable for lines that appear with movement — when smiling, frowning or raising the forehead. By temporarily relaxing the muscle, it softens the appearance of these lines. It can also be used for jawline slimming or teeth grinding. See our Bonta page for details.
When Are Dermal Fillers Preferred?
Fillers are preferred to support areas that have lost volume with age, to add balanced volume in areas such as the lips, or to define contours such as the chin and cheeks. They are usually hyaluronic acid based, and being dissolvable when needed is an advantage. See our dermal fillers page for details.
Using Them Together
Often the most balanced result comes from planning the two together: Bonta softens the movement lines while filler restores the lost volume. This combination aims for a rested look while preserving the natural expression of the face. What is applied where is decided together with your facial analysis.
Bonta and filler address movement and volume; to support the skin’s quality, treatments such as mesotherapy or salmon DNA may be planned. A holistic approach usually gives the most natural result.
Who Is It Suitable For, and Safety
Both treatments are generally suitable for people over 18 in good general health. When performed by an experienced physician with the right dose and technique, they are considered safe. The key to a natural result is planning the treatment according to the person’s facial proportions. Your suitability is assessed during the consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Bonta and dermal fillers be applied at the same time?
Yes, because they serve different purposes they are often planned together. Bonta softens expression lines while filler provides volume and contour support. Suitability and the plan are decided together during the consultation.
Which lasts longer?
The duration depends on the person and the treated area. In general, the effect of filler can last longer depending on the area, while Bonta is repeated at certain intervals. Clear information is shared during the consultation.
Does it look natural?
When applied with the right dose and technique, the goal is always a natural result, far from exaggeration. The key to a natural look is planning the treatment according to the person’s facial proportions.
Can I return to daily life after the treatment?
With both treatments you can usually return to daily life the same day. Mild redness or swelling may occur and subsides quickly; aftercare advice is shared during the consultation.
