At Ashlow Orthodontics, we specialise in creating beautiful smiles. However, we also understand that sometimes you may feel as though your whole face needs a little pick-me-up too! When you look in the mirror, it is lovely to see an aligned smile, but you may not feel the joy your smile suggests. This could be because of fine lines and wrinkles that are appearing on your face, and when you feel young at heart, it can be unsettling to see the face telling a different story. Thankfully, it doesn’t have to, and you can postpone the signs of ageing with our anti-wrinkle treatments. While it may sound strange that a dental practice offers facial aesthetic treatments, it isn’t at all! Our orthodontist Stoke-on-Trent is a professional in facial anatomy; therefore, we can deliver delicate treatments as this is what we are used to doing, and we understand the tiny facial muscles that are involved in the treatments we offer. At Ashlow Orthodontics, we offer anti-wrinkle injections and dermal fillers for getting you a fresh face to match your smile!

Anti-wrinkle treatment

If you would like to have a non-surgical solution to getting a fresh face, then our anti-wrinkle treatments may be just what you’re looking for. We use an injectable solution called botulinum toxin type A, and this is injected into the facial muscles to block the nerve impulses, allowing the face to relax and the skin to appear smoother. The injections take just minutes to administer and should be pain-free, while the results could be seen within the first week and last up to 3 months before top-up treatments would be required. No downtime would be required, so you would be able to continue with your day after your treatment has finished, which means that you could even pop in during your lunch break.

Dermal fillers

An alternative treatment option is dermal fillers; this is another injectable solution of hyaluronic acid gels. Our bodies naturally produce hyaluronic acid, and it is this that gives skin its elasticity and youthful appearance. Sadly, our natural production of hyaluronic acid depletes as we age, and this is when fine lines and wrinkles start to form. Dermal fillers injected into the lines plump them up again, allowing the skin to appear smoother. They can also be used as lip fillers to plump up your pout, as well as for contouring the neck, face and hands. Dermal fillers require local anaesthesia but no downtime. The results can be seen instantly and should last for up to 12 months, although, for the lips, this is typically 6 months; this means that you won’t require many treatments to maintain your look each year.

Surprise, surprise!

If you want to get a fresh face and a beautiful smile, all you need to do is book an appointment to discuss the treatment options with us at Ashlow Orthodontics. We can examine and advise you on suitable treatments so that you can make an informed decision. We know that you may find it surprising that our orthodontist Stoke-on-Trent offers facial aesthetic treatments, but wait until you surprise everyone with the results!