There are many things that happen to our bodies as we age, but the part of ageing that troubles us the most, especially women, is the ageing of our skin. Although the ageing process cannot be stopped, there are certain aspects of ageing that can be delayed with the help of cosmetic treatments.

At Amsel and Wilkins, we want you to be as happy as you can be with your smile and this may involve other cosmetic treatments besides dental work. Botox and dermal fillers are cosmetic treatments designed to rejuvenate your skin and provide a fresh and natural look. Our experienced dentists offer detailed cosmetic and face consultations in Banbury in order to help you decide which treatment is better for your skin.

Botox

Botox is a simple, non-surgical, injectable treatment that can temporarily smooth fine lines and wrinkles on the face. The treatment contains a purified type of protein that has the ability to weaken facial muscles and diminish unwanted wrinkles across the forehead and the corners of the eyes.

Treatment with Botox is very quick as it usually performed in less than 15 minutes at our dental practice. Your dentist will carefully administer the Botox injections into the areas of the face to be treated. Botox injections are relatively painless and have no side-effects.

Botox can take up to two weeks to fully show its effect, yet most patients see results in the first few days. The treatment can last for a few months, but repeated treatments are recommended for effective results in the long run.

Dermal fillers

Unlike Botox, dermal fillers actually fill in and smooth away fine lines, wrinkles and folds. Dermal fillers are also used to add volume to the lips. This treatment is ideal for patients who wish to add volume and elasticity to their skin, since dermal fillers contain synthetic substances such as hyaluronic acid and collagen that the skin loses gradually over time.

Your dentist will inject the filler straight into the skin in small amounts with a very fine needle, immediately lifting and smoothing out wrinkles and fine lines. Treatment time rarely exceeds 30 minutes and results can last for up to a year.