When we think about Centre of Dental Excellence, we naturally think about teeth, gums and smile transformations.

But your smile is only one part of your face.

At Centre of Dental Excellence in Stanmore, we also offer facial aesthetics treatments, providing patients with the opportunity to discuss their skin and facial concerns as part of a personalised treatment plan.

Led by Mr Vishul Gudka, Facial Aesthetics Practitioner, our approach focuses on understanding your individual facial features, skin and aesthetic goals before recommending suitable treatment options. Vishul holds a Level 7 diploma in Aesthetics and Skin and has a background in pharmacy and prescribing.

Whether your concern is skin texture, acne scarring, facial ageing, lip volume or facial definition, the starting point should always be an appropriate consultation.

What Is Facial Aesthetics?

Facial aesthetics encompasses a range of non-surgical treatments designed to address specific aesthetic and skin concerns.

Unlike a one-size-fits-all approach, treatment can be tailored according to factors such as:

• Your facial features and proportions
• Your skin condition
• Your individual concerns
• Your desired outcome
• Your medical and treatment history
• Your suitability for the proposed procedure

At Centre of Dental Excellence, our facial aesthetics service takes a holistic approach to skin health and aesthetic treatment.

The aim is not simply to perform a procedure. It is to understand what you want to address and whether a particular treatment is appropriate for you.

What Facial Aesthetics Treatments Are Available in Stanmore?

Our facial aesthetics treatments include a range of options that may be considered for different skin and facial concerns.

Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers are injectable treatments that can be used to add volume or enhance the appearance of specific facial areas.

Depending on the treatment plan, fillers may be considered for concerns such as:

• Lip enhancement
• Facial volume loss
• Facial contouring
• Certain areas affected by facial ageing
• Tear trough concerns
• Facial definition

The appropriate product, treatment area and amount depend on the individual patient.

The objective should be a considered treatment plan rather than automatically adding volume.

Because dermal fillers are medical procedures with potential risks, the NHS recommends researching the practitioner, their training and experience, the products being used and possible complications before treatment.

Anti-Wrinkle Injections

Anti-wrinkle injections can be used to temporarily reduce the appearance of certain dynamic facial lines by affecting the activity of specific muscles.

They may be considered for concerns associated with facial ageing and, in appropriate circumstances, other issues such as excessive sweating or headaches.

However, suitability varies between individuals.

Anti-wrinkle injections involve prescription-only medicines in the UK, meaning an appropriate consultation and prescribing process is required.

Microneedling

Microneedling is a skin treatment involving controlled microscopic needle punctures to the skin.

It may be considered as part of a treatment plan for concerns including:

• Uneven skin texture
• Acne scarring
• Certain types of scarring
• Skin rejuvenation
• Signs of sun damage
• Overall skin maintenance

Your practitioner can assess your skin and discuss whether microneedling is appropriate for your particular concern.

Medical-Grade Chemical Peels

Chemical peels use carefully selected solutions to treat the surface layers of the skin.

Depending on the type and strength of peel used, treatment may be considered for concerns such as:

• Uneven skin tone
• Acne
• Certain types of pigmentation
• Sun damage
• Skin texture
• General skin rejuvenation

Different peels are designed for different purposes, so a consultation is important before treatment.