Botox & Dermal Fillers
Comprehensive dental care focuses on treating the whole patient, and we believe that includes improving a patient's oral health as well as the aesthetic appearance of their smile, facial features, and their confidence with cosmetic treatments and aesthetic services. That's why we're proud to offer our patients aesthetic care with Botox and dermal fillers.
Botox is a cosmetic treatment that uses botulinum toxin A to temporarily weaken or paralyze muscles by blocking signals from the nerves that control them. Botox is administered using injections that target precise muscle groups to achieve the desired effect.
Botox relaxes targeted groups of muscles, and this can deliver a variety of benefits. As a result, Botox treatments have a wide array of applications in dentistry.
Every treatment at Bloomsburg Family Dentistry begins with a patient consultation where we discuss your concerns and treatment goals, answer your questions, and provide you with personalized treatment recommendations. We can then work with you to determine the best treatment plan to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals.
We always prioritize our patients' comfort and safety. So we follow all of the required and recommended protocols for Botox injections. We begin by sterilizing the injection site. Depending on the location of your injections, we will likely use a topical numbing agent to improve your comfort during your treatment. We then use a very fine needle to inject Botox into the targeted muscle groups.
The Botox treatment process usually only requires about 20 to 30 minutes, depending on your treatment plan.
Patients might notice small bumps, redness, slight bruising, or swelling at the injection site. These side effects are usually fairly mild and do not last long.
The full effects of Botox treatments usually become apparent within 10 to 14 days of treatment, as the agents have time to take full effect and as wrinkles have a chance to relax.
We typically schedule patients for a follow-up appointment to assess their treatment results and address any concerns.
Botox is not a permanent treatment. Over time, the body naturally clears the botulinum toxin, restoring full muscle function. On average, the effects of Botox injections last between three and six months, but they can wear off sooner or later depending on each person's unique biology.
Once the effects have worn off, we can help patients determine a regular schedule of treatments that will most effectively achieve their goals.
Dermal fillers are gel-like substances that are injected beneath the skin to help restore diminished volume in the face, while smoothing wrinkles and enhancing facial features. The specific ingredients in a dermal filler depend on the type of filler you are receiving. Sometimes they contain hyaluronic acid or other biocompatible materials such as calcium hydroxyapatite or polylactic acid.
Dermal fillers are primarily a cosmetic treatment used for aesthetic purposes. They can rejuvenate the face and take years off a person's appearance by addressing the following concerns:
Additionally, dermal fillers can be used to enhance a person's natural facial features with:
As with Botox, treatment with dermal fillers begins with a patient consultation and the development of a personalized treatment plan. The treatment process begins with sterilizing the injection site and applying a numbing agent. We then inject the dermal filler with a very fine needle, making the procedure minimally invasive.
Depending on the type of dermal filler treatment, the process can take anywhere from a few minutes to about an hour for completion.
Patients sometimes experience some mild redness, swelling, and tenderness at the location of the injections. They may also experience some minor bruising. As these side effects subside, patients begin to see the full effects of their treatments after about two weeks.
We will schedule you for a follow-up appointment to assess your treatment results and address any concerns you might have.
The exact lifespan of dermal fillers can vary significantly depending on the type of filler used, its thickness, the injection technique and location, and the individual's metabolism, skin care routine, and lifestyle. On average, the effects of dermal fillers last anywhere from six months to two years before a patient might request maintenance treatments.
If you want to improve your smile, enhance your features, and boost your confidence with a refreshed and revitalized look, then aesthetic services at Bloomsburg Family Dentistry might be right for you. We're proud to offer treatment options with Botox and dermal fillers in Bloomsburg, and we design our treatment recommendations to meet each individual's unique needs while complementing their personalized dental care plan.
To learn more about Botox and dermal fillers and how they could help you achieve your aesthetic goals, we welcome you to contact our office to request an appointment today.