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Recent social media influence has set up a world of aesthetic idealism, whereby rises in demand for non-surgical cosmetic treatment to cater for the unrealistic desire of ‘perfection’ has meant that the aesthetics industry has been expanding and has gained interest among dental practitioners and members of the dental team. This guest editorial discusses the medico-legal and regulatory status of facial aesthetics and the various complications involved in using such techniques in the dental environment
Clinical Relevance: To allow dental team members to make informed decisions when considering introducing facial aesthetics as a component of their practice.
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Dermal fillers, often consisting of hyaluronic acid,1 are used to restore facial volume and definition, via a series of small injections, or with use of a cannula. 2 As we age, facial changes, such as an increased prominence of the nasolabial folds and atrophy of facial fat pads may prompt patients to seek dermal filler to restore lost volume and produce a more youthful appearance.3,4,5 Additional age changes, such as the hyperactivity of the mentalis muscle,6 presenting as a deeper mental crease on the chin and the loss of lip volume may all warrant the use of fillers.7 Unlicenced practitioners offering aesthetic injectables may capitalize on the vulnerability of younger patients, who may also request facial modification treatments, perhaps to emulate the appearance of their celebrity icon or a social media influencer. At present, anyone in the UK, whether medical or non-medical, can train and practice in non-surgical aesthetics.2
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