Cosmetic Injection in West Vancouver

Enhance Your Smile: Cosmetic Injection Treatments

How Dr. Mahsa Uses Cosmetic Injections Treatments

At West Van Family Dental, Dr. Mahsa Oonchi has the knowledge and skills to offer cosmetic and therapeutic Cosmetic Injections. This treatment can be used to soften the lines and wrinkles of the face and neck, also to reduce muscle spasms and pain due to teeth grinding and clenching ( TMJ dysfunction ) and more.
To find out if you are a candidate for Cosmetic Injections, schedule a free consultation with Dr. Mahsa.

Dentist-administered Cosmetic Injections benefits

Dentists receive extensive training understanding of the oral and facial anatomy. The area of head and neck is the primary focus of dentists, and they have a good knowledge of anatomy and function of muscles and nerves in this area, also they are experienced injecting cranial nerves in sensitive areas of the head for daily local anesthetics resulting in more comfortable injections.
Dr. Mahsa received level 1, 2 and 3 (advanced) training from the Pacific Training Institute for Facial Aesthetics. She also has decades of experience giving slow and gentle injections.

Why Cosmetic Injection?

Relief from facial discomfort

Experience relief from discomfort and tension in your facial muscles with targeted Cosmetic treatments.

Reduce wear and tear on teeth

Protect your teeth from damage caused by grinding and clenching with Cosmetic injections that relax the jaw muscles.

Alleviate jaw pain

Find relief from tight jaw muscles and associated pain with Cosmetic Injection , targeting muscles that contribute to jaw tension.

Difference Between Cosmetic Injections and Therapeutic Injections?

Cosmetic Injection

Cosmetic Injection smooths wrinkles and fine lines, enhancing your natural beauty for a youthful, refreshed appearance.
Cosmetic Injection is used for:
  • Frown lines between eyebrows
  • Forehead lines
  • Crow feet on the sides of corner of eyes
  • Bunny lines or wrinkles on the nose
  • Dimpled chin
  • Defining the jaw line and to reduces the jowls, necklace lines, vertical bands, and width of the neck
  • Reducing gummy smile, uneven smile, mouth corner lift
  • Brow leveling, brow lift
  • Infra-orbital lines, naso-jugal groove, naso-labial fold

Therapeutic Injection

Therapeutic Injection relaxes facial muscles, alleviating TMJ pain, teeth grinding, and headaches. It also enhances emotional well-being by reducing frowning, promoting a more positive mood and overall appearance.
Therapeutic Injection is used for:
  • Relieves head and neck muscle tensions
  • Decrease teeth grinding and bruxing
  • Reduce headaches and migraines
The purpose of Therapeutic Injections is to relax the facial muscles.
Teeth grinding, known as Bruxism, not only damages the teeth but can also cause headaches and facial pain, known as temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) or temporomandibular joint pain (TMJ pain).
Cosmetic Injection for TMJ disorder is typically recommended to be used in conjunction with other therapies such as night guards. Night guards can effectively protect teeth and fillings from damage but do not stop the habit of clenching and grinding. By injecting small doses of botulinum toxin into the masseter muscle (the large muscle that moves the jaw), the muscle relaxes and reduces the wear and tear on the teeth due to grinding. It also helps relieve pain from tight jaws and other facial muscles that cause tension and headaches.
Along with providing so many patients relief from facial discomfort, Cosmetic Injection has also been related to positive outcomes for people with depression, periodontal disease, and high-stress levels. A study done in April 2009 by Dr. Micheal Lewis said that patients who turn to Cosmetic Injection to treat these conditions have reported back as happier than before their treatment. This is said to be because having their ability to scowl or frown decreased results in a more positive mood (it appears our facial expressions reinforce our emotions). So, not only do most leave happier with their overall appearance, but they also are happier due to their enhanced emotional expressions.
Onset and duration:
The full effect of Cosmetic Injection can be seen in two weeks after injection and it usually lasts from 3 to 4 months.

TMJ Treatment with Cosmetic Injections: Benefits and Beyond

Dr. Mahsa received level 1, 2 and 3 (advanced) training from the Pacific Training Institute for Facial Aesthetics.

About Dr. Oonchi

Dr. Oonchi is a General Dentist and Periodontology resident at UBC, with a passion for Implant surgery, Root canal therapy, surgical extractions, Orthodontics and pediatric dentistry.
Additionally, Dr. Oonchi has expertise in IV, oral and inhalation sedation, offering adults and children who have dental anxiety a pleasant experience.
Dr. Oonchi values the patient experience by providing careful, considerate treatment to all of his patients including children.

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