Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedures
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We may refer to them kindly as laughter lines but very often the lines around our eyes and forehead give us little to smile about. As we get older, the lines caused by our facial expressions, every time we smile, laugh or frown, become more prominent and more fixed.
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This is due to the production of collagen in the deep layers of skin reducing over time and becoming less elastic.
In younger skin, collagen smoothes out the fine lines which appear on our faces, an effect which sadly decreases with age.
The extensive contemporary training our dentists at Kibworth and Uppingham Dental Practice undertake equips them with an understanding of the structure and function of facial nerves and muscles.
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Our dentists, then, are perfectly placed to offer the right advice how best to reduce crows feet and frown lines, and to carry out a range of non-surgical cosmetic treatments to achieve the best results.
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The most widely known non-surgical cosmetic procedure is Botox injections. While it may seem like a recent phenomenon, Botox injections have a history dating back almost 200 years and are a safe and effective way to reduce expression lines.
Botox is a natural substance and acts by inhibiting the nerves which cause the lines, giving a smooth skin appearance. Botox also discourages the facial expressions that make the lines more prominent. The actions of Botox are temporary and the effect reduces over time.
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Another popular non-surgical cosmetic procedure employs the use of dermal fillers. These materials can be synthetic, natural, or a combination of both and are designed to be injected into the skin. Often incorporating collagen or similar compounds, dermal fillers are often used for lip enhancement.
Dentists at Kibworth and Uppingham Dental Practice are certified to carry out these and other non-surgical cosmetic procedures, and you can opt to have one of the procedures on offer at the same time as your regular dental examination.
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