Facial Aesthetics

What Is Facial Aesthetics?

The natural ageing process, lifestyle factors and the environment all contribute to unwanted wrinkles, fine lines, age spots and uneven skin tones. Facial aesthetics, otherwise known as facial rejuvenation treatments is the term used to describe non-surgical procedures that reduce the signs of ageing on the face. Facial aesthetics usually refer to non-surgical treatments for the face that have rejuvenating or anti-ageing properties.

They can help mask or even delay the passage of time, giving the face, and the person, a small boost, thereby improving confidence as much as they improve a smile or skin. At Dental Care Centre, we believe that facial aesthetics should make a difference but without being overtly noticeable. The effect should be attractive, not alarming.

Anti-Ageing Injections

Anti-ageing injections can be administered on various areas around the face to relax the skin and soften the effects of stress, ageing and emotions.
These injections temporarily block the signals from nerves to the tiny underlying muscles, as it’s the tightening of those muscles being the cause of the unwanted lines.
Most commonly used on the forehead and around the eyes, anti-wrinkle injections can also be used to treat a “gummy smile” by easing the muscle that lifts the top lip.

Wrinkle reduction

Otherwise known as Botox, this involves injecting a natural substance derived from a micro-organism which relaxes muscles and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, like frown lines that appear between the eyes, crow’s feet and forehead lines.

Dermal Fillers

Contained in many topical facial moisturisers, hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance in the body that helps keep the skin hydrated and looking healthy, but one whose levels diminish with age.
Dermal fillers work by replenishing hyaluronic acid in selected areas.
The fillers add volume and rejuvenate the skin and can even be used to fill in deep facial lines or reshape features by smoothing from within.
Over time the fillers dissolve but the effects can be visible for up to nine months, making this a treatment with benefits that last for a good period of time. Dermal fillers offer a safe and natural cosmetic treatment to restore volume and fullness to the skin and improve the skin’s appearance. This is ideal for deeper lines and wrinkles. Fillers can also be used to improve the definition of facial features like the lips and cheeks so that they appear fuller.

Why would someone need facial aesthetic treatments?

Facial aesthetic treatments are used to give people a more youthful and radiant appearance. These treatments can soften wrinkles, contour the face and define certain facial features.

How do I prepare for facial aesthetics?

Before any aesthetic procedure, our doctors will talk to you about your medical history, discuss your concerns and assess your skin and skincare regime. They will then suggest the most suitable treatments for you and develop a treatment plan from there. Some treatments such as Botox are not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women.

What does post-operative care look like?

Post-operative care depends on the procedure undertaken but in comparison to surgical procedures for facial rejuvenation such as a facelift, recovery time is much faster. Usually, patients can return to normal activity on the same day or the day after the procedure.