Administration of botulinum toxin causes minimal discomfort, so no anaesthetic is required!

If it’s your first experience having anti-wrinkle treatment, we recommend top-up treatments every three-to-four months. Over time, this interval period can often be extended, as the muscles causing the wrinkles become weaker.

Botulinum toxin is usually administered by area – so while treating an area such as crow’s feet might cost £150, treating both the forehead and brow (two areas) would cost £250. Botulinum toxin can also be used in combination with dermal fillers. We’ll explain the costs fully with you before you undergo treatment and draw up a tailored treatment plan with a full breakdown of prices during your consultation.

You will be fine to return to work after treatment – we often see patients on their lunch break!

We provide numbing cream to alleviate any minor discomfort for all our dermal filler treatments. Additionally, we advise having local anaesthetic for lip procedures, as this makes the lips completely numb and no pain can be felt during the procedure.

Dermal fillers typically last 9-12 months and resorb over time. The rate at which this happens can vary between patients.

It depends on the quantity of dermal fillers required – this can vary a lot between patients and sometimes a course of treatment will be necessary to achieve the results you want. During your consultation at Porthcawl Dental, we’ll explain the options and draw up a tailored treatment plan with a full breakdown of prices.

Most of our patients return to work the following day after their dermal filler treatment. Occasionally the treated area can look red and slightly swollen, and some patients experience bruising, although this will vary depending on the individual and the procedure. Any mild bruising can be effectively be covered with makeup if required.