Botox® and Juvederm® can now be performed by dental professionals. Oftentimes, these injections are performed on the face for problems that can easily be treated, such as frown lines and wrinkles around the mouth, making for a youthful facial appearance.
Cosmetic procedures such as these are simple injections placed beneath the skin’s surface and so do not require any recovery time. The results are also noticeable either immediately or after a few days and typically last anywhere from three months to a year, according to the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery. However, these treatments need continuous upkeep in the form of regular injections to retain the desired appearance, as the effects are temporary.
Dentists understand how muscles in the face function and how these muscles can affect a person’s smile and facial symmetry. That makes dentists with the proper training ideal professionals to provide these cosmetic treatments to reduce signs of aging and rejuvenate a person’s overall appearance.
There are a few common areas of the face that dentists provide injections for. These areas directly correlate to facial muscles under the skin and the wrinkles or fine lines that result from constantly using those muscles on a regular basis.
One of the most popular areas to inject Juvederm® treatments is around the mouth and nose. Dermal fillers plump up the area beneath the skin for a fuller appearance that reduces the depth of lines and wrinkles. This is especially true in the case of marionette lines or smile lines that tend to form like parentheses around the mouth and nose.
Generally, Botox® is reserved for the upper face in problems areas such as crow’s feet around the eyes and forehead creases. These parts of the face use muscles to smile, blink, and move the eyebrows throughout the day, which makes the skin susceptible to wrinkling with age. However, cosmetic treatments can help.
Dentists can also inject Juvederm® into the lips to plump up the lips or erase the appearance of fine lines. As lips move when people talk or smile, the muscles stretch and contract, which can make lines form, especially with age. However, dermal fillers can help these lines disappear. People also desire to have full lips, which is another reason dentists provide this treatment.
Many people want to achieve the look of a symmetrical face. Dentists can inject a dermal filler or Botox® to help individuals even out facial features, such as in the cheeks or lips. This helps create a balanced and proportional look.
While cosmetic treatments such as Botox® and Juvederm® used to be performed only by certified physicians or cosmetologists, dentists who have undergone intensive training for qualification are now capable of offering these injections. Whether you want to look younger or have more facial symmetry, dental cosmetic treatments can help.
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