Botox® treatments are growing in popularity in Scotland and the U.K. By using facial muscles repeatedly throughout a lifetime the skin becomes creased in areas of greatest use causing lines and wrinkles. Our professionals at Morningside Dental Clinic can refine your appearance using injectable purified botulinum toxin.

When Botox® is injected into the wrinkles the muscles become more relaxed in the injected area. By reducing the movement of the muscles in these areas the skin stops being creased and is able to recover causing the lines to soften or even fade away.

Botox® treatments are very safe and have been in use therapeutically for many years. Typically no anaesthesia is required and an ultra thin needle delivers a very small dose of Botox. This disrupts the signals to the muscles allowing them to relax permitting the wrinkles to smooth out.

Effects become noticable in 2 to 14 days and can last from 3 to 6 months. Repeated treatments provides for more prolonged results ultimately extending the time between injections.

Botox® can be used to treat:

• Frown lines
• Forehead wrinkles
• Wrinkles around the eyes (Crows feet)
• Wrinkles on side of nose

Key to our general sense of wellbeing is the health and appearance of our skin. And key to this is a substance called Hyaluronic Acid. Hyaluronic acid keeps our skin firm, supple and looking healthy.

Restylane - LipsRestylane® is a dermal filler which has been developed in Sweden. It is a natural biodegradable material which combats the thinning of the natural collagen layer that supports our skin. As we age collagen production slows and this layer begins to break down allowing the skin to sag and wrinkle.

Restylane® is essentially a thick transparent gel derived from non-animal, stabilized hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid makes up approximately 20% of the skin and is a vital structural component. It plays a key role in hydrating the skin by adding volume thereby returning skin contour.

Restylane®

Restylane® is injected into the problem area using a thin needle. Treatment takes from 10 to 40 minutes depending on the area treated and can often be administered without local anaesthesia, a topical anaesthetic gel used instead. The results are immediate and often a follow up appointment 2 to 4 weeks later will be recommended for a review or top-up. Thereafter results can last from 6 months to a year. Facial wrinkles can be treated very effectively and lip volume can be restored using various Restylane® products.

Restylane® Vital

Our professionals also offer Restylane® Vital which when introduced into the skin creates a fresh natural and more youthful appearance by gently replenishing Hyaluronic Acid. It can be used in all skin areas that ‘give away’ age including face, neck, décolletage and backs of hands and can be used to complement other Restylane® treatments.

Non-amimal source

Unlike many skin rejuvenation treatments available Restylane® is derived entirely from a non-animal source and needs no extra additives. As a result it is a safe and natural treatment helping to restore a more youthful reinvigorated appearance.

For inquiries or to schedule a consultation about the latest in skin rejuvenation techniques contact Morningside Dental Clinic and our professionals will be delighted to discuss all aspects of treatment with you.