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Facial Aes­thet­ics in War­wick: A Begin­ner’s Guide

Facial aes­thet­ic treat­ments are becom­ing more pop­u­lar with patients of all ages. It’s no longer old­er patients look­ing to turn back the clock, but also younger patients look­ing to achieve a spe­cif­ic look that has been pop­u­larised by social media.

If you’re exploring treatment for the first and and wondering how this works, we’re here to help guide you. When it comes to facial aesthetics, it’s essential to choose a safe, experienced and reliable provider.

While these treatments are generally safe and well-tolerated, there is always risk. Understanding your options and how to stay safe in a crowded facial aesthetics industry is one of the best ways to protect yourself.

Why choose your dentist for facial aesthetics?

Your dentist might not seem like the most obvious choice when looking for facial aesthetics, but there are a lot of very good reasons to trust your dentist with this treatment.

  • Dentists are medical professionals registered with the GDC. This offers reassurance that they have gone through extensive training.

  • Dental practices are monitored by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which offers additional oversight.

  • Dentists understand the facial structure very well, including the way bone and muscle sit together. This can help to inform better placement.

  • Dentists are also highly skilled with needles, which can minimise bruising and discomfort.

  • And finally, your dental practice is the perfect cover if you don’t want anyone to know you’ve had treatment done. It’s easy to hide it from your partner if you don’t want them to know, or to avoid being seen leaving an aesthetic clinic.

Getting started with a consultation

We start every facial aesthetic treatment with a consultation to help understand your goals and concerns. There are often multiple ways to achieve the same results, so we might have a treatment suggestion that is better suited to your needs.

For example, anti-wrinkle treatments might not be the best option for concealing deep-set wrinkles, as dermal fillers can often deliver enhanced results.

The cooling-off period

We don’t start treatment straight away, as you will need to have a cooling-off period to give you time to consider your options. This helps to avoid rushed or emotionally-driven decisions that you might regret down the line.

Choosing your treatments

We offer a range of treatments including lip fillers, dermal fillers, anti-wrinkle injections and skin booster treatments. Treatments can be used in isolation to address specific concerns, or we can combine them to deliver a general facial rejuvenation treatment.

We can also advise on maintenance schedules that will allow you to enjoy seamless upkeep without any drastic changes to your face.

Starting treatment with us

Before treatment begins, we’ll run through a safety checklist to make sure there is no reason that you shouldn’t be offered facial aesthetic treatments. It’s essential that you are honest during this stage, as it can influence which treatments are available to you.

If you are having injectable treatments, we’ll cleanse the area and apply a numbing cream. Once this gets to work, we can start placing your facial aesthetic treatments.

What to expect after treatment

Aftercare instructions will vary depending on your choice of treatments. You might need to take it easy for a few days while the bruising and swelling subsides. You’ll also need to avoid warm environments such as swimming pools, saunas, jacuzzis, steam rooms and sun beds as these will increase your exposure to bacteria.

Anti-wrinkle injections usually take around 10-14 days for the full effects to become visible, while dermal fillers will take around 2-4 weeks to settle. With skin booters, you can expect the results to be visible after 2-4 weeks, but the ongoing benefits can continue for months.