Facial Aesthetics

Dr Marguerite has a special interest in dento-facial aesthetics and has undergone extensive training in the field.
Marguerite can treat both those with aesthetic concerns, such as wrinkles (eg “crow’s feet”), as well as those with hyperactive facial muscles, mostly due to jaw clenching, resulting in facial and jaw-joint pain.
She can provide both “dermal fillers” and “facial injectables”.

What are dermal fillers and what do they do?

Dermal fillers are injectable gels made of substances that are similar to the body’s natural collagen. Collagen is a protein that gives the skin its structure and firmness. As we age, our bodies produce less collagen, and the skin begins to sag and wrinkle. Dermal fillers can help to restore some of the lost collagen and give the skin a more youthful appearance.

What are facial injectables and what do they do?

Facial injectables, also called neuromodulators, are injectable substances that temporarily paralyse the muscles that cause wrinkles. Botox is the most popular type of facial injectable. It works by relaxing the muscles that cause wrinkles, such as the ones between the eyebrows (“11” lines) and around the eyes (crow’s feet).
Facial injectables are particularly useful in the treatment of jaw and muscle pain due to chronic grinding, a condition known as TMD (Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction).