Using dermal filler in the lips

In this video, Medical Director of Cosmetic Courses Mr Adrian Richards looks at the use of dermal filler in the lips. By using different techniques including needle and cannula practitioners are able to reshape, define and add volume to the lips. Fast becoming one of the most popular treatments, lip filler can look subtle or dramatic depending on the clients preference.

Where Can You Place Dermal Filler

In this video, Medical Director of Cosmetic Courses Mr Adrian Richards discusses the use of dermal fillers.

Whereas botulinum toxin relaxes the muscles to reduce fine lines, dermal filler adds volume to the desired areas. By strategic placement of dermal filler you can treat a multitude of areas. A common procedure is cheek filler, not only are you enhancing the cheeks but you are also pulling the sides of the face back which in turn is lifted the lower face, especially lines around the mouth.

Treating a Gummy Smile with Botulinum Toxin

In this video Medical Director of Cosmetic Courses, Mr Adrian Richards looks at using Botulinum Toxin to reduce the appearance of a Gummy Smile. Some patients can feel insecure about their smile and show a lot of their gums. Otherwise known as a gummy smile. By using Botulinum Toxin to the muscle above the lip it can lower the lip and reduce the appearance of gums when the patient smiles.

Treating The Masseter Muscle With Botulinum Toxin

In this video Medical Director of Cosmetic Courses, Mr Adrian Richards looks at treating the Masseter Muscle with Botulinum Toxin and its benefits.
The Masseter Muscle is the muscle at the back of the jaw which helps you chew food and can be seen when you clench your teeth.

Sometimes this muscle can be quite large and be quite prominent on facial features giving a wider facial appearance. By using Botulinum Toxin injections, the appearance of the muscle can decrease and “slim” down the jaw area.