Greg A. Roberts, DDS specializes in oral surgery, wisdom teeth removal, dental implants, dermal fillers, and other facial and jaw reconstruction procedures in Ogden, Utah. He obtained a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond and did a residency at Georgetown University Medical Service in Washington, D.C. He is a member of the American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons and the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons.
Dr. Greg Roberts is a contemporary surgeon trained in the latest technology with 23 years of experience. He cares for his patients and his employees. He loves spending time with his son. His cat Larry keeps their family entertained.
Botox, Dysport, and other dermal fillers have become a popular way to improve theappearance of your face, eyes, jaw, and other areas, and reduce the impact of stressand aging. It is one of the most effective cosmetic procedures, providing immediate andimpressive results with a minimally invasive process and little to no healing time.
The most common uses for Botox, Dysport, and other dermal fillers is to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and lines in and around your face and neck area. They are commonly used to treat frown lines around your mouth, scowl lines on the forehead, and crows feet around your eyes. The effects are almost immediatevisible in as little as 24 to 72 hoursand last for three months or more.
Dental patients also use Botox or Dysport to treat overactive jaw muscles that result in a square shape to the face. These injections can relax the muscles and result in a more natural tapered appearance for your jaw. They can also help reduce teeth and jaw grinding and the pain associated with it, which can be harmful to your oral health.
Botox was used to treat several medical conditions throughout the 20th century, but its popularity soared in the mid- to late 1990s when it was discovered to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Dysport was recently approved by the FDA as a competitor to Botox, after being used for many years in Europe. Both are injected at the site and temporarily weaken the facial muscles to smooth and soften wrinkles and fine lines or reduce muscle spasm. They also have the same active ingredient.
The main difference between the two is the manufacturing process. Dysport has been shown to provide a slightly faster onset of action and a slightly more natural look, while Botox is more localized and can provide more precise, targeted treatment for one area. Discuss both with your Utah oral surgeon so you can make an informed decision about which will be best for you.
Dermal fillers are another product that can reduce facial lines by adding fullness and volume to your face. Your face loses subcutaneous fat and facial skin stretches as you age, leaving muscles closer to the skin and increasing the appearance of wrinkles. Excessive sun exposure, genetics, and lifestyle factors can also lead to reduced facial fullness over time.
Dermal fillers help to plump up facial skin, enhancing the appearance of lips and eyes, filling out contours, and softening wrinkles. It can also help reduce the unsightly appearance of scars. In some cases your doctor may recommend that you use both a muscle relaxer (such as Botox or Dysport) and a dermal filler as they can work together for improved appearance and longer-lasting results.