Did you know that your dentist can enhance your appearance in addition to improving your dental health? Many people are surprised to learn that the same person who helps you maintain your oral well-being can also provide cosmetic services. Not only can they address aesthetic issues with your teeth, but they can also reduce the visible indicators of aging with BOTOX.
After years of repetitive motions, the skin of your face begins to develop fine lines in key areas. These creases can leave you feeling self-conscious about growing older, which is a common concern shared by many. If you’re eager to reclaim a more youthful look, keep reading to learn about 4 types of wrinkles your dentist can address with BOTOX injections!
Type #1: Glabellar Lines
The most common cosmetic use of botulinum toxin injections is to smooth out the skin between your eyebrows above the nose. These vertical creases can make you look tired or angry when you’re not. By carefully injecting BOTOX, your dentist can help the muscles relax for a more calm and serene visage.
Type #2: Crow’s Feet
One of the first sets of wrinkles many people notice as they get older appears around the corners of their eyes. These crow’s feet, also known as periorbital or lateral canthal lines, branch out from the outer corners of your eyes when you smile. Unlike some other types of imperfections, these ones are static, which means they are visible regardless of whether you’re actively grinning.
If you’re frustrated by crow’s feet, you’re not alone. They’re the second most frequent reason that people seek out BOTOX.
Type #3: Forehead Wrinkles
The skin on your forehead covers a large muscle called the frontalis muscle. Once you’ve reached your 30s, you may notice vertical lines have formed across it that make your skin look saggier on the surface. They’re easy to see when you raise your eyebrows or have a shocked or concerned expression, so they’re frequently referred to as ‘surprise lines.’
Although BOTOX injections can reduce the appearance once they’ve formed, it’s often more effective to treat your forehead earlier in life to prevent these from developing in the first place.
Type #4: Lipstick Lines
When you eat, speak, or emote different feelings, your lips contract and relax to form the required shapes. Over time, vertical lines start to appear above the upper lip. These perioral wrinkles, also referred to as ‘lipstick lines’ or ‘smoker’s lines,’ can leave you looking older than you feel. Thankfully, BOTOX can smooth them out for a more refined appearance.
Although your dentist’s top priority is your oral health, many providers are also licensed to administer BOTOX injections to help you look and feel your best!
About the Author
Dr. J. Darrell Steele has decades of experience as an oral surgeon who provides a wide range of services to help people of all ages enhance their smiles. He graduated from UTA and then earned his dental doctorate from Baylor College of Dentistry. Today, he combines a personal approach with state-of-the-art technology to provide cutting-edge care to improve your oral well-being. If you’re frustrated by visible signs of aging and are interested in BOTOX, you can request an appointment on the website or by calling (972) 315-3355.
