Facial aesthetics covers anti-wrinkle treatment and dermal fillers, both injections that soften lines or restore volume to the face. At 72 Dental in Coulsdon, these are carried out by dentists, clinicians who train for years in the muscles, nerves, and blood vessels of the face. As of August 2026, that anatomical knowledge is exactly why a dental setting can be the safer choice.
It sounds like an odd pairing at first, dentistry and wrinkles. Stay with me, because it makes more sense than you would think.
Who is actually allowed to inject your face
Here is something that surprises a lot of people. In the UK, the rules on who can perform anti-wrinkle injections and dermal fillers are looser than most assume.
In many places, a non-medical person with a short course behind them can legally set up offering these treatments, often in a salon, a spare room, or even a hotel for a “party”. They are injecting a substance into one of the most delicate parts of your body, around major nerves and blood vessels, with a fraction of the training a clinician has. The results, when they go wrong, range from lumps and bruising to far more serious complications.
A dentist sits at the other end of that spectrum. So does the building they work in.
Why facial anatomy is a dentist’s daily territory
Think about what a dentist spends years studying. Not just teeth, but the entire structure of the face, the muscles that move it, the nerves that supply it, and the blood vessels that feed it.
Every day, a dentist gives injections in the face with precision, placing local anaesthetic millimetres from nerves without causing harm. That is routine work. The same map of muscles and vessels that guides a safe dental injection is the map that guides safe facial aesthetics. A clinician who knows exactly where the facial artery runs, or which muscle creates a particular frown line, is far better placed to inject safely and to produce a natural result.
At 72 Dental, Dr Mohsin combines aesthetic dentistry with facial aesthetics, taking a whole-face view of a patient’s appearance rather than treating the mouth and the rest of the face as separate jobs. That perspective, teeth, lips, and the lines around them considered together, is something a salon simply cannot offer.
The setting matters as much as the skill
There is a second reason a dental practice is a sound place for these treatments, and it is about hygiene.
Dental practices work to strict clinical standards on sterilisation and cross-infection control, because they have to. The same sterile environment, single-use needles, proper disposal, and trained staff that keeps dental surgery safe applies when the same clinician picks up a syringe for facial aesthetics. Compare that to a kitchen table or a salon backroom, and the difference in safety is obvious.
72 Dental sits on Brighton Road, the modern face of a Coulsdon practice that has cared for the area for over a century. The same clinical rigour that runs through everything else it does carries straight into its injectable treatments.
Anti-wrinkle treatment, explained
Anti-wrinkle injections use a purified protein that relaxes the specific muscles responsible for certain lines. When a muscle stops contracting so forcefully, the skin over it creases less, and the lines soften.
It is most often used on the forehead, the frown lines between the brows, and the crow’s feet at the corners of the eyes. These are movement lines, the ones that deepen when you raise your brows or smile. The effect is not permanent. It typically lasts a few months, after which the muscle activity gradually returns and you decide whether to top up. Done well and conservatively, the aim is a refreshed, rested look, not a frozen one.
Dermal fillers and the role of Juvederm
Fillers do a different job. Rather than relaxing muscles, they add volume.
72 Dental uses Juvederm, a dermal filler based on hyaluronic acid, a substance your body produces naturally. It is injected to restore lost volume, smooth deeper static lines, or subtly enhance features such as the lips or cheeks. Because it is hyaluronic acid, it is gradually broken down by the body over time, so the effect is not permanent, and in the hands of a trained clinician it can be dissolved if needed.
The clinical knowledge really shows here. Knowing how much to place, where, and at what depth, while avoiding the blood vessels that run through the face, is what separates a natural result from an overdone or risky one.
Anti-wrinkle treatment compared with dermal fillers
People often confuse the two, so here is how they differ.
| Feature | Anti-wrinkle treatment | Dermal fillers (Juvederm) |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | Relaxes muscles to soften lines | Adds volume to fill or enhance |
| Best for | Forehead, frown lines, crow’s feet | Lips, cheeks, deeper static lines |
| Main ingredient | Purified muscle-relaxing protein | Hyaluronic acid |
| How long it lasts | Around three to four months | Several months, varies by area |
| Reversible | Wears off naturally | Can be dissolved if needed |
The two are sometimes used together for a balanced result, which is the kind of plan a clinician trained across the whole face is well placed to design.
A conservative, natural-first approach
One thing worth saying plainly. Good facial aesthetics should be subtle.
The goal at a dental practice like this is not to change your face, but to soften the signs of time so you look like a fresher version of yourself. A clinician who values natural results will often suggest starting conservatively, reviewing how you respond, and building gently rather than overfilling at the first appointment. You can always add a little more. Taking too much away is far harder.
What does facial aesthetics treatment cost?
In the UK, anti-wrinkle treatment generally starts in the low hundreds of pounds and varies with how many areas are treated, while dermal fillers are usually priced per millilitre and depend on the area and amount used. A single area of anti-wrinkle treatment sits at the lower end, with multiple areas or several syringes of filler costing more. Your exact fee follows a consultation, where the clinician assesses your face and explains what is realistic. You can review the practice’s wrinkle reduction and dermal filler options beforehand.
FAQ
Is it safe to have facial aesthetics at a dentist?
Yes, and arguably safer than many alternatives. Dentists train for years in facial anatomy, give precise facial injections daily, and work in a sterile clinical environment with strict cross-infection control. They understand exactly where the muscles, nerves, and blood vessels sit. That combination of anatomical knowledge and clinical hygiene is hard to match in a salon or non-clinical setting.
Will anti-wrinkle treatment make my face look frozen?
Not when it is done well and conservatively. The aim is a softer, more rested appearance while keeping natural movement and expression. A frozen look usually comes from too much product placed without proper judgement. At 72 Dental in Coulsdon, the approach is to start gently and review, since you can always add more, but it is far harder to reverse an overdone result.
How long do dermal fillers last?
It varies with the area treated and the individual, but hyaluronic acid fillers such as Juvederm typically last several months before the body gradually breaks them down. Areas that move a lot, such as the lips, may not hold quite as long as firmer areas. Because the filler is hyaluronic acid, it can also be dissolved by a trained clinician if you are unhappy with the result.
Does it hurt?
Most people find both treatments very tolerable. Anti-wrinkle injections use a tiny needle and are quick, with only a brief pinch. Fillers can be a little more involved, but Juvederm products often contain a local anaesthetic to keep things comfortable, and numbing cream can be applied first. A dentist’s experience with painless injections genuinely helps here, since precise technique reduces discomfort.
What is the difference between anti-wrinkle treatment and fillers?
They do different jobs. Anti-wrinkle treatment relaxes the muscles that create movement lines, such as forehead and frown lines, so the skin creases less. Fillers add volume, restoring fullness to areas such as the lips and cheeks or smoothing deeper static lines. The two are sometimes combined for a balanced result, which a clinician trained across the whole face can plan carefully.
What to do next
If you are considering anti-wrinkle treatment or dermal fillers and want them done by a clinician who understands facial anatomy, in a properly clinical setting, the first step is a consultation. The clinician assesses your face, talks through what would suit you, and recommends a conservative, natural-looking plan.
Call 72 Dental in Coulsdon on 020 8660 3308 or use the contact page to book a facial aesthetics consultation.