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Smile and Wellbeing is one of UK’s leading general practices offering comprehensive dental care in a relaxed and friendly environment supported by state of the art technology.
Facial Aesthetics (Botulinum Toxin & Dermal Fillers)Facial Aesthetics (Botulinum Toxin & Dermal Fillers): Smile & Wellbeing are delighted to offer a range of facial cosmetic treatments to help reinvigorate and refresh your appearance. We promote several modern rejuvenation techniques including wrinkle reduction and skin augmentation/volumising, using Botulinum Toxin, and Dermal Fillers.
Popular treatment areas for Botulinum Toxin and Dermal Fillers:
Botulinum Toxin treatment does not typically require anaesthetics because the injections are delivered with an ultra-thin needle in small doses. The treatment is usually noticeable within two to three days and the effects can last up to six months. Repeat treatment depends on the duration of the effect in each individual patient.
Botulinum Toxin has been used for over 25 years and is a type of purified protein produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacterium. Tiny doses of this substance are injected just under the skin into the muscles that are being treated to reduce wrinkles. It is very safe and is injected directly into facial muscles in very tiny amounts during treatment.
Botulinum Toxin is injected into the target areas and works specifically by blocking the nerve impulse, allowing the muscles responsible for the excessive contractions that cause wrinkles to relax. When these treatments are injected into the wrinkles, the toxin proceeds to relax the muscles of the injected area, smoothing the skin and seeming to slow down and even reverse the aging process. Other nerve functions, such as the skins sense of touch are not affected.
In most cases patients can see a real difference after one treatment. This is because Botulinum Toxin works gradually, smoothing and softening lines and wrinkles for up to 4 months. Every face is unique and we will advise you on how many treatments you are likely to need and how often, depending on the results you would like to achieve.
The effects of Botulinum Toxin often last up to 4 months, depending on the patient. If you decide to stop treatment, previous lines and wrinkles will gradually return.
It is very rare for treatment with Botulinum Toxin to be painful. Most patients experience a feeling of slight discomfort if at all during the treatment itself but that is all. Rest assured we will talk you through what to expect before your first injection, so you will be fully prepared prior to treatment.
Rest assured following an extensive assessment we will aim to meet your expectations being mindful not to over-contour the lips. In this way we avoid over bulking out of this sensitive area.
With Botulinum Toxin injections at worst you will have a little redness which will subside after a few hours. Following Dermal Filler injections of the mouth area you may experience temporary mild bruising and swelling so you may decide not to return to work that day.