Lip and Oral/Facial Augmentation

Why choose your cosmetic dentist? 

Why choose your cosmetic dentist for your lip and oral/facial augmentation?

A dentist’s education focuses on dentition, bony structures of the face, and musculature of the head and neck. We are trained to understand full facial anatomy and utilize this knowledge during injections and treatments everyday.

We are masters of full facial esthetics, symmetry, and proportions. This provides for natural results at rest and in function.

Botox treats wrinkles formed by muscle movement. Fillers replace bony and fatty support that is lost during aging: resulting in folds. Bony structures of the face and associated musculature are a dentist’s specialty as they directly affect the function and esthetics of the mouth.

We are the only doctor specifically trained to offer a complete and comprehensive exam for the dental and facial areas.

We have the most expertise and knowledge of ideal facial and oral proportions optimizing your cosmetic result.

We are able to administer painless injections through complete lip and oral/facial anesthetic.

Dr. Mary is trained  by the American Academy of Facial Esthetics (AAFE) and accredited to augment the lip and oral/facial area with the latest techniques of botox and dermal fillers.  Dr. Mary is a faculty instructor with the AAFE. 

They offer the convenience of cosmetic enhancements and TMJ therapy at the time of regular dental visits.

Botox for Cosmetic Treatment & TMJ Therapy 

We offer: Botox Cosmetic, Dysport, Daxxify and Xeomin 

At Crowe Dental Associates we offer Botox treatments for both cosmetic enhancements and therapeutic relief. Whether you're looking to smooth out wrinkles or alleviate the discomfort caused by temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, Botox is a versatile and effective solution.

Botox is a popular non-surgical solution for reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. With minimal downtime and fast results, Botox offers a quick way to rejuvenate your appearance and restore a youthful glow.

Key Benefits of Botox for Cosmetic Use:

Smooths Wrinkles: Botox targets dynamic wrinkles caused by repeated muscle movements, such as crow’s feet, forehead lines, and frown lines. Dr. Mary treats additional areas such as gummy smile, downturned corners of the mouth, eyebrow lift, bunny lines, radial lip lines, lip flip, facial slimming and platysma neck bands. 

Natural-Looking Results: The treatment softens facial expressions, leaving you looking refreshed without a "frozen" appearance.

Quick & Convenient:  Botox is a minimally invasive procedure that can be completed in under 30 minutes, with little to no recovery time. See results in as little as 2 days after treatment. 

How Botox Works: 

Botox is injected into specific facial muscles to temporarily block nerve signals, preventing muscles from contracting. This relaxed state smooths out wrinkles and lines, giving you a smoother and more youthful look.

Botox for TMJ Treatment:

In addition to its cosmetic uses, Botox is an effective treatment for individuals suffering from TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorders. TMJ disorders can cause a range of symptoms, including jaw pain, headaches, and difficulty chewing. Botox can provide significant relief for these painful conditions. Botox also helps eliminate the excessive force on teeth and muscles from clenching and grinding (bruxism). 

How Botox Helps with TMJ:

Relieves Muscle Tension: Botox is injected into the jaw muscles, helping to reduce excessive muscle activity that contributes to pain, clenching, and grinding.

Prevents Jaw Locking & Pain: It can help alleviate the discomfort caused by teeth grinding and jaw clenching, both of which are common symptoms of TMJ.

Promotes Relaxation: By relaxing the jaw muscles, Botox treatment may reduce the frequency and intensity of TMJ-related headaches and jaw stiffness.

Benefits of Botox for TMJ Treatment:

Quick Relief: Most patients experience relief within a few days of treatment, with results lasting up to 3–6 months.

Non-Surgical: Botox is a non-invasive, simple procedure that doesn’t require surgery or long recovery times.

Reduced Grinding & Clenching: Botox effectively reduces the symptoms of bruxism (teeth grinding), which can contribute to long-term jaw issues and tooth damage.

Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers are a clear injectable gel made up of hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a molecule found in the deeper layers of the skin. It is naturally produced by the body and stimulates collagen production and healing.

When injected in the gel form hyaluronic acid will smooth your wrinkles and folds. It will also stimulate the body to produce more collagen in these areas. It is broken down over time naturally by the body, but is replaced by your body’s own collagen.

Dr. Mary uses the hyaluronic acid fillers on the market that last the longest, so patients are able to enjoy results that require infrequent visits to maintain. Hyaluronic acid dermal filler use is also completely reversible.

As we age, our skin changes. Over time, the bony and fatty support of a youthful face diminishes creating wrinkles and folds in the skin. But, with dermal filler injectable gel, you don't have to just sit back and let it happen!

Your dental professional eases injectable gel under the skin to instantly restore your skin's volume and smooth away facial wrinkles and folds, like your "smile lines" or "parentheses" (nasolabial folds - the creases that run from the bottom of your nose to the corners of your mouth).

With dermal fillers the results are immediate. Plus, there's minimal recovery or downtime. So you can step into your dental office for treatment and step right back into your life. And now with the newest formulation of fillers, the effects of lidocaine take place in seconds, potentially reducing the need for further anesthetic.

Dr. Mary treats the lips, nasolabial folds, cheeks, jawline, chin, piriform, prejowel sulcus and marionette lines with dermal fillers. She also treats superficial lines of the face including radial lip lines. 

Results last for 6 - 18 months depending on the area treated.

Juvederm: Voluma (Cheeks), Volux (Jawline and Chin), Ultra XC (Nasolabial folds, Lips), Ultra Plus XC (Nasolabial folds), Volbella (Lips, perioral lines)

Restylane: Silk (Lips, perioral lines), Kysse (Lips), Defyne (Nasolabial folds), Lyft (Cheeks and Jawline), Contour (Cheeks) 

Sculptra Treatment for Facial Rejuvenation

Restore Your Natural Youthful Volume with Sculptra

As we age, the natural production of collagen in our skin decreases, leading to the loss of volume and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Sculptra is a cutting-edge, non-surgical treatment that helps to gradually restore lost volume and stimulate collagen production, leaving you with smoother, fuller, and more youthful-looking skin.

What is Sculptra?

Sculptra is an FDA-approved injectable treatment made of poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), a biocompatible material that works to stimulate your skin’s natural collagen production. Unlike traditional dermal fillers, Sculptra works deep within the skin to restore volume gradually, giving you long-lasting, natural-looking results.

Benefits of Sculptra Treatment

• Restores Facial Volume: Sculptra is perfect for areas where volume loss is most noticeable, such as the cheeks, temples, and jawline.
• Stimulates Collagen Production: The treatment works by encouraging your body to produce its own collagen, which helps to improve skin texture and elasticity.
• Subtle and Natural Results: Unlike traditional fillers that add immediate volume, Sculptra enhances the skin’s appearance over time for a more natural outcome.
• Long-Lasting Effects: Results can last up to two years or more with proper maintenance, making it an excellent investment in your skin’s future.

The Sculptra Procedure

1. Consultation: Your journey begins with a one-on-one consultation with a qualified provider who will assess your skin and goals to develop a personalized treatment plan.
2. Injection: During the procedure, Sculptra is injected into the targeted areas. The process is minimally invasive and typically takes 30 to 60 minutes.
3. Gradual Results: Over the following weeks and months, your skin will begin to produce more collagen, gradually restoring volume and improving skin quality.

Aftercare and Recovery

• Minimal Downtime: Most patients return to their daily activities immediately after the treatment. Some may experience mild redness, swelling, or bruising at the injection site, but this usually subsides within a few days.
• Massage: Gentle massage of the treated areas may be recommended to help distribute the product evenly.
• Results Over Time: Unlike traditional fillers, Sculptra requires multiple sessions (typically 2-3) spaced about 4-6 weeks apart to achieve the full effect. Full results are visible after a few months, with effects lasting up to two years.

Is Sculptra Right for You?

Sculptra is ideal for individuals seeking a non-surgical option to restore facial volume and improve skin texture. It’s best suited for patients who are experiencing moderate to severe volume loss due to aging or other factors.

Consult with our experienced providers to see if Sculptra is the right solution for your cosmetic needs.

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