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Dental Blog
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by Sheila Macintyre, Practice Owner,
Kilbarchan Dental Practice
Lip Service
Lip treatments have become increasingly popular with patients in recent years
with facial rejuvenation therapies now offered by many dental practices. It is
an area we have been getting a lot of enquiries about as patients want to find
out exactly what is involved.
Firstly, it makes a lot of sense for a medically-qualified professional to provide
these services. Dentists spend 5 years studying the anatomy of the face,
building an in-depth understanding of muscles, how to prevent infection and
avoid the complications you read so much about in the media.
Together with great teeth, the shape of your lips can certainly help enhance
a smile and boost confidence. “Lip reshaping” or “Lip Enhancement” is a
relatively simple non-surgical process that involves injections to make lips
appear fuller. Hyaluronic Acid, a naturally occurring sugar produced by the
body is a commonly used “dermal filler” for lip treatments. Dermal fillers
often contain an anaesthetic but dentists can help make the experience pain
free by administering a dental block and prior to treatment the skin is prenumbed
for a few minutes with a cream. There is usually some mild swelling
immediately after the treatment but this should subside after a day or two.
Lip treatments normally take less than half an hour with the effects generally
lasting for around 6-9 months – although this can vary depending on the type
of filler and can also be affected by an individual’s metabolism and lifestyle.
If you would like to find out more about the facial rejuvenation services
offered by dentists don’t hesitate to visit us at the practice, call us on 01505
704969 or check out our website at kilbarchandental.co.uk