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Would you trust a dentist to do facial procedures?

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cookiesnScream · 05/08/2024 08:19

I’m just getting really anxious now. I have a neighbour friend whose a dentist but also dabbles in aesthetics (no idea really what that means but I think Botox, fillers etc). His social media page is always full of people saying thank you etc. and he’s fab etc. and praising him for the work he’s done on their face.

I hate looking at pictures of myself so I decided last week to contact him and book a consultation. I’ve transferred a deposit already (£50) and my appointment is next week. Am I being really silly by going? I’ve never had any work done to my face and honestly I don’t even know what I expect hence the consultation. Please tell me am I being silly by going to a dentist or do most dentists now specialise in facial things too?

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Houseplanter · 05/08/2024 08:29

Probably more than anyone else

I do questions why they're doing it though.. I mean don't they earn enough doing teeth?!

Not really the point of the thread though.

Mrsjayy · 05/08/2024 08:29

Dentist where I live also has a successful aesthetics company . Wouldn't you rather have someone inject your face who has had intensive medical training to inject faces than someone who has a "beauty bussiness" in their garden shed who has done a 12 week injectable course?

Plimsoll73 · 05/08/2024 08:26

They are highly-qualified medical professionals who know the face and facial muscles well, so yes, I'd trust a dentist - well definitely over some of the other people I see advertising locally and on Facebook who do a quick training course, with no other medical background. It certainly seems common for dentists and nurses to do this now - one of the most popular by me is a midwife.

Doggymummar · 05/08/2024 08:26

My dentist surgery offers this too, why wouldn't you trust them?

Westfacing · 05/08/2024 08:25

A dentist is a fully-trained surgeon - I'd rather a dentist than a beauty therapist or similar injecting chemicals into my face.