Hyaluronic acid and facial aesthetics at the dentist

In short: hyaluronic acid is a natural substance that is injected to add volume and hydration, and it is used on the lips and the area around the mouth. Having a dentist do it makes perfect sense: they are the specialist of the orofacial area, they know that anatomy better than anyone and they aim for harmony between the smile and the face. Done well, it is safe, reversible and gives temporary results.

What is the dentist doing in facial aesthetics?

At first glance it is surprising, but it is very logical. The dentist is the professional who best knows the orofacial area: the mouth, the lips, the perioral muscles and how all of that fits together with the smile. They work daily in that area with millimetric precision.

That is why many dentists with specific training offer hyaluronic acid treatments in the lower third of the face (the lips and surrounding area). It is not encroaching on another speciality: it is extending outwards the same work of harmony that they already do with smile design.

What is hyaluronic acid?

It is a substance that your own body produces naturally and that retains water, giving volume and hydration. In injections it is used to:

• Define and hydrate the lips (without going overboard into something artificial: the aim is a natural look).
• Soften the folds around the mouth (the lines running from the nose to the corners of the mouth).
• Harmonise the smile with the rest of the face.

The key idea: a smile is not just the teeth

This is where it all makes sense. A beautiful smile is not just white, aligned teeth: it is how those teeth are framed by the lips and the surrounding area. A perfect smile design is of little use if the lips do not follow suit. That is why it makes sense for the same professional who looks after your teeth to be able to complete the whole picture, with good judgement and looking at the face as a whole.

Is it safe? How long does it last?

Carried out by a trained professional and with the right product, hyaluronic acid is safe and reversible, and its results are temporary (they last a few months, depending on the area and the person). Each case is assessed beforehand. As with any aesthetic treatment, what matters is putting yourself in good hands and aiming for a natural result, not an exaggerated one.

No promises, just good judgement

In facial aesthetics, the honest approach is to aim for harmony, not to turn anyone into a different person. If you are interested, we will assess it calmly and explain what can and cannot be done in your case. The first visit is free and with no obligation. Book an appointment whenever you like.