Wrinkles and lines on the face are all part of the natural ageing process. To help us slow down this process, at Edgar Buildings Dental Care you can get expert help combined with new technology to give you an extra boost - just where you need it.
There are several non-surgical procedures available.
We offer two different types of treatment at the Practice; each will give your face a younger, smoother more relaxed look.

Wrinkle Relaxing Injections

Deep wrinkles such as frown lines between the eyes, forehead lines and crows feet are caused by overactive muscle movement which gradually wear away the collagen in the skin, causing the skin to crease and wrinkles to appear. Botox® relaxes these muscles, preventing the formation of wrinkles and smoothing out lines.

How does it work?

A muscle relaxant is injected directly into the wrinkles, temporarily relaxing the facial muscles and preventing the formation of wrinkles and softening existing lines. It gives the face a more relaxed and smooth appearance. This treatment has been used on over 1 million patients worldwide for almost 20 years and is supported by a wealth of long-term safety data.

What can you expect at the time of your procedure?

Botox® is injected into the muscles that cause the wrinkles, using a very small needle. Several injections are usually needed at specific sites, depending on the area treated

How long will it last?

The treatment generally takes 5-8 days to work and lasts between 3-4 months (this varies from patient to patient, depending on your strength of expression), with repeated treatments as advised by Dr Wetton, the effects tend to last longer over time.

What are the contraindications for treatment?

The use of Botox® is contraindicated in people with neuromuscular disorders such as myasthenia gravis, those who are taking certain muscle relaxants and antibodies such as aminoglycosides, pregnant or breast feeding women, those with injection or inflammation at the proposed site of injections and bleeding disorders.

 

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What is it?

Dermal fillers are gels made from the natural substance hyaluronan. This is injected just beneath the surface of the skin to replace the collagen and hyaluronan support layer that has deteriorated. The procedure helps to 'fill out' and smooth away troublesome nose to mouth grooves, forehead lines, frown furrows, lipstick lines, acne pits and crows feet .

How is it used?

A few injections can help fill in and smooth away lines and other skin deficiencies.
It is most commonly used in the lower half of the face to enhance and emphasise the borders of the lips, it is also effective for augmenting narrow lips, contouring your skin and cheeks and to recreate a youthful smile.
As with the wrinkle reducing injections, a small amount of local anaesthetic is used to ensure complete comfort during the procedure.

The effect is instant, with only a small amount of redness of the skin which usually wears off within a couple of hours.