You’ve Probably Been Wondering About This for a While
You’ve noticed the lines. Maybe it’s the forehead creases that show up when you raise your eyebrows. Maybe it’s the hollowness under your cheekbones or the way your jawline has softened over the years. You’ve done some Googling, seen the words “Botox” and “fillers” everywhere, and you still aren’t totally sure which one you actually need.
You’re not alone. It’s honestly one of the most common questions we hear at Rodeo Surgical Art every single week.
Here’s the thing: Botox and dermal fillers are both incredible treatments, but they do very different things. Choosing the right one, or the right combination of both, is what separates a result that looks tired or off from one that makes people say “you look amazing, have you been on vacation?”
Dr. David Mashhadian and his team in Beverly Hills have helped thousands of patients figure out exactly what they need and deliver results that look completely natural. Let’s break it down so you can walk into your consultation already knowing what questions to ask.
What Botox Actually Does (and Why It Works So Well)
Botox works on movement. Every time you squint, frown, raise your eyebrows, or smile, certain muscles in your face contract and pull on the skin above them. Do that thousands of times a day for years, and you get lines. That’s what Botox addresses.
It temporarily relaxes those overactive muscles, which softens the lines they create and, over time, actually prevents them from getting deeper. It’s not about freezing your face or looking like you can’t move, which is a fear a lot of patients bring up. When it’s done right by someone with real skill and artistry, nobody can tell you had anything done. They just think you look refreshed, well-rested, and like yourself.
At Rodeo Surgical Art, Dr. Mashhadian approaches every Botox treatment like the precise, artistic procedure it is. He’s not just filling in dots on a grid. He’s studying how your face moves, where you hold tension, and what will give you the most natural, flattering result.
Botox in Beverly Hills
Botox is the gold standard for forehead lines, the “11” lines between the brows, crow’s feet around the eyes, brow lifting, jaw slimming, neck bands, and even lip flipping for a subtle pout. Most patients start seeing results within three to seven days, and results typically last three to four months. Many patients come in every three to four months and never look back.
Dysport in Beverly Hills
Dysport works just like Botox but spreads a bit more, making it a great fit for larger treatment areas like the forehead. It also tends to kick in slightly faster, sometimes within two to three days. Some patients who have been doing Botox for years switch to Dysport and love the consistency of their results.
Xeomin in Beverly Hills
Xeomin is the purest form of the neuromodulator, with no added proteins. For patients who feel their Botox results have weakened over time, Xeomin is a fantastic option that delivers clean, reliable results. Think of it as the stripped-down, high-performance version.
What Fillers Actually Do (and Why They’re a Game-Changer)
Here’s what a lot of people don’t realize: as we age, we don’t just get wrinkles. We lose volume. The fat pads in our face that give us that youthful, full, lifted look slowly shift and shrink. Cheeks flatten. The area under our eyes gets hollow. The jawline softens. Lips thin. Deep creases form not because a muscle is pulling the skin, but because the support structure underneath has changed.
That’s where fillers come in. Dermal fillers restore that lost structure and volume, bringing back the lift, fullness, and definition that time takes away. In skilled hands, the results are stunning. Not “done” looking, not puffy or unnatural. Just you, looking like you did five or ten years ago.
Juvederm in Beverly Hills
Juvederm is one of the most trusted filler families in the world, and for good reason. It has a product designed for almost every area of the face. Juvederm Voluma lifts and restores cheek volume with results that can last up to two years. Juvederm Vollure smooths out deep lines and folds. Juvederm Ultra and Volbella are favorites for lips, delivering that natural, perfectly shaped pout without looking overdone. All Juvederm products are hyaluronic acid-based, which means they’re reversible if you ever want to adjust. Most patients never do.
Restylane in Beverly Hills
Restylane offers a similar hyaluronic acid-based lineup with slightly different textures and formulations that make certain products ideal for specific areas. Restylane Lyft is excellent for cheeks and hands. Restylane Silk handles delicate areas around the lips beautifully. In areas of the face with a lot of movement, many injectors prefer Restylane for its flexible, natural feel under the skin.
Radiesse in Beverly Hills
Radiesse is a different animal entirely. Instead of just adding volume, it actually stimulates your body to produce its own new collagen over time. So you get immediate results plus long-term skin quality improvement. It’s a favorite for deeper folds, jawline definition, and hand rejuvenation, with results that can last eighteen months or more. For patients who want to invest in their skin from the inside out, Radiesse is a serious option.
BellaFill in Beverly Hills
BellaFill is the only permanent filler approved by the FDA for cosmetic use and for acne scarring. It’s a powerful option for the right candidate, and at Rodeo Surgical Art, Dr. Mashhadian takes great care in evaluating exactly who that is. When it’s the right fit, the results are exceptional and long-lasting.
So Which One Do You Actually Need?
Here’s the simplest way to think about it: if the lines show up when your face is moving, you probably need Botox. If the issue is there even when your face is at rest, you likely need a filler. And if you want the most comprehensive, naturally rejuvenated result, you probably need a combination of both.
The combination approach, often called a liquid facelift, is where things get truly transformative. By lifting the brows with Botox, restoring cheek volume with Juvederm, smoothing the nasolabial folds, defining the jawline, and refreshing the lips, all in a single appointment, patients leave looking like a better, younger, more rested version of themselves. No surgery. No recovery. Just real results that turn heads.
Why Patients Come from Across Los Angeles to See Dr. Mashhadian
There is no shortage of places to get injectables in Beverly Hills. But there’s a significant difference between someone who simply administers injectables and a board-certified plastic surgeon who understands the face as a three-dimensional structure and brings a sculptor’s eye to every single treatment.
Dr. David Mashhadian has spent decades studying facial anatomy, performing both surgical and non-surgical rejuvenation, and developing an aesthetic philosophy that prioritizes one thing above all else: results that look completely natural. He’s not interested in trends or cookie-cutter treatments. He’s interested in you, your face, your goals, and finding the approach that makes you feel like yourself again.
Patients at Rodeo Surgical Art consistently say the same things: they felt truly listened to, they never felt pressured into anything, and the results were beyond what they expected. That’s the experience Dr. Mashhadian has built his practice around, and it’s why his patients keep coming back and keep sending their friends.
Stop Wondering and Start Seeing Results
You deserve to feel great when you look in the mirror. And you deserve to work with someone who takes the time to understand exactly what that means for you personally.
If you’ve been thinking about Botox or fillers in Beverly Hills, the best thing you can do is schedule a consultation with Dr. Mashhadian and his team at Rodeo Surgical Art. You’ll walk out with a clear, honest plan and the confidence of knowing you’re in the most capable hands in the business.
Call us today at 310-652-4500 or request your consultation online. Rodeo Surgical Art is located at 421 N. Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, and we serve patients from throughout Los Angeles, West Hollywood, Brentwood, Bel Air, Century City, and beyond.
Your best look is waiting. Let’s go get it.
