Would you trust a dentist to do facial procedures?

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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?

Good Botox is amazing. And why wouldn't you trust someone as highly trained and qualified as a dentist ...

Yes. I will only go to my dentist for botox. She is way more expensive but very worth it imo!

Dentists are literally the BEST people to do facial procedures. They know the face better than anyone, and you can't afford to inject the wrong place with Botox. All the dentists where I live, do facial procedures as well. And I have used them.

Why did you hate the result?

You'll be in safe hands, dentists know facial anatomy better than most.

That said, I go to an advanced nurse practitioner for my botox. She's been in the aesthetics business for many years, and has a large very well respected clinic (my dentist on the other hand has a small, somewhat old fashioned, practice). I love having a little botox, only frown and crows. And just a little filler in my cheeks, never wanted/needed lips.