Be Radiant at Your Wedding: Botox & Dermal Fillers for Brides

Your wedding is one of the most important moments of your lifetime. And, most women will be photographed more times on their wedding day than on any other day of their life. So, while choosing the right hair stylist and make-up artist is essential for your wedding day, many brides are also adding Botox and/or dermal fillers to the preparations for their big day!

At Goldenberg Dermatology in Manhattan, many brides-to-be, their mothers, mothers of the groom – and in some cases the entire bridal party – visit us for Botox and or fillers three or four weeks before the wedding.

Dermal fillers and wrinkle relaxers can help brides of any age look and feel their best on their wedding day. And, these injectables can also ensure that everyone in the bridal party – from the maid of honor to the mother-of-the-bride to the groom himself – all look great in the professional photos that will be a memento of your special day for years to come.

Statistics on Increase in Bridal Fillers and Botox

Recent data from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) reveals a significant upward trend in pre-wedding aesthetic treatments, with a 35% increase in neurotoxin treatments (including Botox) among individuals aged 25-34 in the past five years. This demographic strongly correlates with the average first marriage age in the United States. The ASPS further reports that approximately 62% of aesthetic providers have observed an increase in patients specifically mentioning upcoming weddings as their motivation for seeking treatment, highlighting how these milestone events have become important drivers for cosmetic procedures.

The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) annual member survey shows even more striking wedding-specific trends, with 83% of facial plastic surgeons reporting an increase in pre-wedding procedures. Their data indicates that dermal fillers specifically have seen a 46% increase among bridal patients over the past three years, with particular focus on areas that feature prominently in wedding photos – including lips, cheeks, and the tear trough area beneath the eyes. The survey also noted that the average bridal patient begins their aesthetic treatment journey approximately 3-6 months before their wedding date, allowing for multiple treatment sessions and refinements if needed.

A 2023 industry analysis by the Aesthetic Society reveals that the “wedding aesthetic timeline” has evolved significantly, with patients taking increasingly strategic approaches to pre-wedding treatments. Their research shows that 74% of patients seeking wedding-related procedures now schedule multiple treatment types and sessions rather than single procedures, creating comprehensive enhancement plans that build toward their wedding date.

The data on bridal Botox and fillers, also highlights a growing trend toward more natural-looking results, with 68% of brides specifically requesting enhancements that will be undetectable to wedding guests while still improving their appearance in photographs – a perfect alignment with the subtle refinements possible with strategically placed Botox and fillers available at Goldenberg Dermatology.

Bride Botox for Weddings

Facial fillers are not the only pre-wedding injectable treatments that are popular with our Manhattan bridal patients. Because women are now marrying at a later age than ever – with an average age of marriage in the US of 32 – Botox has become a staple in the wedding industry, as well.

According to RealSelf, Botox for brides comprises 15% of all nonsurgical procedures undergone by brides and bridal parties to prepare for weddings. Botox can eliminate those early crow’s feet and forehead furrows that often start to appear in a woman’s thirties – so that she looks youthful, beautiful, refreshed and radiant on her wedding day.

Additionally, with many people (approximately 14%) divorcing and then marrying a second time, Botox can help a more “mature” bride look as youthful and attractive at her second wedding as she did at her first.

Dermal Fillers & Botox for Mothers of the Bride & Groom

With many men and women delaying their nuptials until they are in their thirties, the average age of the mother-of-the-bride and mother-of the-groom has also increased.

Dermal Fillers and Botox injections at Goldenberg Dermatology in Manhattan can help the parents of the bride and groom feel confident and attractive when all eyes are on them – as they walk their child down the aisle, or when they join them for the mother-son (or daddy-daughter) dance at the reception.

And, Botox and fillers can help moms (and dads!) know that they will look their best in the wedding photos that will be framed, cherished and viewed and re-viewed for years to come!

Bridal Party Botox & Fillers

It is a long-standing tradition that the bride gifts the members of her bridal party something special – perhaps earrings or a necklace. But today’s generation of Millennial, Gen X and Gen Z brides generally prefer an experience over something material.

Gifting the bridal party Botox or dermal filler injections not only gives your bridesmaids something they really want, but also ensures that everyone in the bridal party will look their best on your big day and in your wedding photos!

Scheduling brunch, dress fittings or massages, followed by a group appointment for injectables at Goldenberg Dermatology in Manhattan, can be a great alternative to a raucous bachelorette party – and a wonderful, fun bonding experience for the entire bridal party.

New Uses of Botox for Brides

The Botox Lip Flip offers brides a subtle yet effective enhancement for wedding-day photos without the volume increase associated with fillers. This innovative technique uses small amounts of Botox (typically 4-6 units) strategically placed along the upper lip border to relax the orbicularis oris muscle, allowing the lip to gently “flip” outward. The result is a more defined upper lip with enhanced vermillion show (the pink part of the lip) that photographs beautifully while maintaining completely natural movement and texture. For brides seeking a refined lip appearance without dramatic change, this three-minute procedure scheduled 2-3 weeks before the wedding provides the perfect subtle enhancement that looks natural in both photos and in-person interactions.

The Botox Nefertiti Neck Lift has become increasingly popular among second-time brides and mothers of the bride who want to address early signs of neck aging before the wedding. Named after the Egyptian queen known for her elegant jawline, this technique uses precisely placed Botox injections along the lower jawline and upper neck to redefine the mandibular border while relaxing platysmal bands that create visible “cording” in the neck. The treatment creates a subtle lifting effect and improved definition between face and neck without surgery or downtime, making it ideal for addressing the early jowling and neck bands that typically emerge in the 40s and 50s. For mothers of the bride or mature brides, this treatment scheduled 3-4 weeks before the wedding ensures they look their best in photos without appearing like they have had “work done.”

Wedding Dermal Fillers & Botox for Grooms

And let’s not forget the men, when it comes to looking great at the ceremony and in the wedding photos.

Hyperhidrosis treatment with Botox offers a game-changing solution for grooms concerned about excessive sweating on their wedding day. This FDA-approved treatment involves small injections of Botox into areas prone to excessive sweating—typically underarms, palms, or forehead—effectively blocking the release of acetylcholine, the neurotransmitter that stimulates sweat glands. The treatment reduces sweating by 80-90% in treated areas, with results lasting 6-7 months. For grooms wearing formal attire in potentially stressful or warm environments, this treatment provides confidence throughout the day, eliminating concerns about visible sweat stains or dampness during important moments like the first dance or formal photographs. At Goldenberg Dermatology, we recommend scheduling this treatment 2-3 weeks before the wedding to ensure optimal effectiveness on the big day.

And, in addition to reducing lines and wrinkles, newer dermal filler formulations can also be used to create a more square and manly jawline! Juvéderm, the number one facial filler manufacturer in the world, recently released a new dermal filler specifically designed to enhance jawlines. New Volux can instantly create a “chiseled” jaw – with no surgery, no downtime and no waiting months for results. In fact, Volux is so revolutionary it recently won New Treatment of the Year at the Global MyFaceMyBody Awards.

While no one knows for certain which male celebrities have had Juvederm Volux or other jawline fillers, several actors and models known for their chiseled jawlines, like Henry Cavill (Superman), Robert Pattinson (Batman), and even Brad Pitt, have been mentioned in discussions about the trend of men seeking jawline enhancement through fillers. And if you look at recent “before and after” photos you will notice that John Mulhaney, Michael B. Jordan, Zac Efron, and David Beckham have all had recent “glow ups” in the jaw area.

Your groom will love the manly way that his profile looks in those last-a-lifetime wedding photos, with Volux jawline filler!

Wedding Dermal Fillers & Botox for Brides – Manhattan

Manhattan brides are known worldwide for being on the cutting edge of bridal fashion. And this now includes incorporating injectable dermal fillers and/or Botox into their aesthetic preparations for the “big day”.

Remember, Botox for brides should be administered at least a couple weeks before the wedding, to ensure that any minor side effects such as swelling or bruising will completely disappear before the wedding. Similarly, dermal fillers can take up to seven days to “set” fully, so these should also be injected two or three weeks before the wedding.

At Goldenberg Dermatology in Manhattan, we love helping brides, their mothers, and their entire bridal party look their best on this very special day. To look like the most radiant version of yourself for your wedding day, schedule a facial filler and/or Botox appointment at Goldenberg Dermatology!

Manhattan Wedding Dermal Fillers & Botox: 212-405-8202