Cosmetic Injectables

The primary use of anti-wrinkle injections (Botulinum toxin A) is to relax muscles that lead to deep lines or wrinkles, or for reducing unevenness in brows, lips/smiles or other areas of the face. cosmetic injections are powerful tools that can help us keep our faces looking fresher, younger and more rested. But like all cosmetic treatments that involve skin penetration, there ARE risks and every patient’s results will vary.

Be sure to explore the benefits and injecting risks before consenting to a cosmetic injection procedure. Also, be sure you follow your Injecting Clinician’s instructions precisely to minimise complication risks after getting injections (don’t fly for at least 2 weeks after facial fillers). Know that results can vary from patient to patient and there can be some variability in how long the injections last.

Cosmetic injections in Dentistry

Facial injectables, dermal fillers and anti-wrinkle injections, are some of the treatments commonly used to restore youthfulness and reduce visible signs of ageing. However, in recent years they have been increasingly used in dentistry due to their therapeutic uses in the treatment of some oral health conditions.

Our cosmetic dentistry options at our Tauranga practices include botulinum toxin, commonly known as Botox®, and Dermal Filler treatments. Botulinum Toxin A is a safe and approved medicine, registered with the New Zealand Ministry of Health, and it disappears naturally from the body.

Our philosophy with all aspects of cosmetic dentistry is to build on and restore the best version of your smile. This philosophy also applies to Botox®, where we believe it should be used to restore a fresher, more youthful and relaxed version of yourself – never to the point where other people can tell you’ve “had work done”.

Why Dentists and Cosmetic Injectables?

You may be wondering why Tauranga dental professionals can give Botox®,and whether you should choose a dental practice over other cosmetic injectable providers such as skin specialists or beauty clinics. The face and head are actually the only part of the body that dental professionals work on. And giving injections in this area is something we do all day long – making us experts at safely and effectively administering facial injections.

Botulinum Toxin A is an ideal accompaniment to cosmetic dentistry, as well as being useful for treating different medical conditions.

What can Botulinum Toxin A treat?

Small amounts are injected into the skin and this results in relaxation of the muscle movement. This can help to reduce unwanted facial features and also treat:

Frown lines

Crow’s feet (lines around the eyes)

Horizontal forehead lines and eyebrow lifting

Tension in the jaw

Asymmetry of certain parts of the face (uneven brows, for example)

The effect should be noticeable within a few days, giving a fresh and rejuvenated appearance.

Are Botulinum Toxin A Injections painful?

Some patients prefer ice or skin anaesthesia cream to numb the area being injected to maximise comfort during treatment. There can be a slight sting with the injection however the vast majority of patients find treatment very comfortable. The small about of pain you feel can be significantly reduced by finding an injector with a gentle touch and choosing an injector that how knows to avoid the many facial nerves.

What else can Cosmetic Injections do?

Some individuals use anti-wrinkle injectables and cosmetic injections to help correct a gummy looking smile (helping to drop the upper lip into place above the teeth when too much gum area is showing).

Anti-wrinkle injections (muscle relaxing injections) have been used to:

reduce or remove unwanted lines and wrinkles (temporarily)

reduce frequent headaches or TMJ that is linked with facial tension and jaw clenching

Most of all, skillfully applied cosmetic facial injections can help your skin look more radiant and rested, with minimal treatment time and less risks than facial surgery.

Injections are also more affordable than nose or facial surgery, although fillers are commonly combined with a facelift or other rejuvenating facial surgery procedure for optimal results.

Are Botulinum Toxin A injections safe?

There are risks involved with injections, which is why you need to read the consent form carefully AND understand how to care for your skin before and after injections. Injections in the hands of a skilled Medical Clinician with a solid knowledge of facial anatomy and vascularity

What we use: Dysport®

Dysport® is supported by over a decade of clinical experience worldwide and was the first product of its type to be approved for medical use in New Zealand. It is a simple, effective, non-surgical treatment that works by relaxing facial muscles on the forehead, thereby reducing and smoothing away frown-lines and wrinkles. Dysport® is a faster acting injectable which provides instant results rather than the traditional Botox® used in many cosmetic clinics.

Registered Cosmetic Indications:

Frown Lines

Eyes: Crow’s feet

Wrinkles

Dysport® is a natural purified protein that relaxes muscles and does not affect the ability to feel sensation. Untreated muscles will be able to move usual, allowing normal facial expression.

It contains Botulinum toxin - Type A. This is considered as a prescription medication and must be careful in taking this as it could be harmful if taken unregulated. Luckily, we have experts here at Duncan Dental Tauranga who will keep you in safe hands.

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