Facial skin consultation

The more expressive areas of the face such as the forehead and the skin around the eyes and mouth are prone to developing wrinkles as we age. Furthermore, our natural production of elastin and collagen (proteins that keep skin taut and volumised) slows down. There are a range of safe, non-surgical procedures that can help, and your treatment coordinator will be able to arrange a consultation with an appropriate clinician.

They will discuss your preferences and the various options available, which include dermal and lip filler injections and injections of Botox, a prescription only medicine that can relax frown lines. These treatments, administered by a skilled and professionally trained practitioner in a safe, sterile environment such as a dental clinic, can complement each other for a balanced, healthy looking effect. However facial aesthetics are not regulated which means that unfortunately not all practitioners share the high clinical standards that dentists adhere to.

Botox is derived from botulinum, a potent neurotoxin. This is not something to be concerned with, however, as the concentrations used in facial aesthetics are minute. When injected in these therapeutic doses, Botox acts to block nerve impulses to the underlying muscles, preventing them from contracting as forcefully. As well as being used in cosmetic therapy, Botox can also be used medically to treat chronic conditions such as migraines and excessive sweating.

By blocking nerve impulses and limiting muscle movement, Botox effectively gives the skin around the muscle time off from the stress of constantly contorting to form expressions. This will soften the impression of deeper wrinkles. Fine lines and minor wrinkles will appear much less visible altogether. By giving these areas of skin a break, the ageing process is delayed too.