In recent years, there has been a growing demand for facial aesthetic treatments as patients seek solutions for having more youthful and rejuvenated faces. With some concerns surrounding the regulation of providers of such treatments and the training those providers receive, it can be difficult for patients to find the right balance between value for money and getting treatment that is fit for purpose. This is why many patients may now be seeking treatment at their dental practice. So visiting a dentist West Bridgford, for example, is not as unusual as it first appears. Dentists are highly trained in facial anatomy, and this actually makes them well suited to performing delicate procedures on the face. What’s more, dental practices typically follow strict health and safety procedures to ensure that the risk of infections is kept to an absolute minimum; it is for this reason that dental practices offering facial aesthetic treatments are on the rise.

Some common treatments offered by dental practices include: 

These involve injections containing botulinum toxin type A that can be administered into the facial muscles and blocks the nerve impulses. This allows the face to relax and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles to be reduced. The treatment typically just takes a few minutes, and there is no downtime required following the procedure, which means that patients can visit their dentists during their lunch break and get the results within 4 to 7 days. These results should then last for around three months before further treatments would be required. 

These are injections that contain hyaluronic acid gels that plump up the face, where you have lines and wrinkles, and allow the skin to appear smoother. The body naturally produces hyaluronic acid, and this is what makes the skin youthful and gives it its elasticity. Over time, however, our production of this acid is reduced, and our skin appears aged. Dermal fillers last for 6 to 12 months and do not require any downtime, taking just a few minutes to administer. What is great about dermal fillers is the fact that they can also be used as lip fillers, which typically require top-ups every six months. They can also be used as cheek fillers too, as well as on the hands.

Fillers in the lips are an incredibly common procedure, but it's important to go to someone that knows what they're doing. With many nerves, veins and arteries in the lips, placing filler incorrectly can lead to necrosis (tissue death). Since dentists are well versed in exactly where these are, they're one of the safest places to have this procedure done.

If you are interested in knowing more about facial aesthetic treatments and how a dentist can help you to get the youthful glow you’ve been missing, then why not research dental practices that offer this and have the peace of mind that the treatment you are getting is top of the class? Dental practices should advertise a list of treatments on their website, so you can easily discover whether they offer facial aesthetic treatments. Booking an initial consultation to discuss your vision for the results of your treatment will also enable them to advise you on which treatment might suit your needs best. They will be able to use the session to explain what the different treatments entail and examine your face. If you opt for facial aesthetic treatments with a dentist, you could have a healthy glow on the go!