Looking beautiful is easier said than done. Luckily, Premier Dental is now offering cosmetic injectables to help improve the appearance of pesky forehead lines and crow’s feet around your eyes—and even enhance lip fullness with subtle lip flips. If you grind your teeth or suffer from jaw pain due to temporomandibular disorders (TMD), cosmetic injectables can also offer therapeutic relief.

What is Cosmetic Injectibles?

Cosmetic injectables are popular treatments that temporarily reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. These treatments work by targeting specific facial muscles, helping them relax and soften, resulting in smoother skin.

Patients love cosmetic injectables because they are minimally invasive and involve little to no downtime, allowing for a quick return to daily activities. The treatment works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, reducing repetitive movements that contribute to wrinkle formation.

This muscle relaxation helps smooth out the skin, reducing visible signs of aging such as fine lines and deep-set wrinkles. Beyond their aesthetic benefits, cosmetic injectables are also used therapeutically to treat medical conditions like TMD, chronic migraines, muscle spasms, and excessive sweating.

Who is a Candidate for Cosmetic Injectibles? 

If you’re looking to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, you may be a great candidate for cosmetic injectables. You may qualify if you:

• Are an adult in good health
• Have moderate to severe facial lines (e.g., forehead lines, crow’s feet, frown lines, or lip lines)
• Have realistic expectations and understand that results are temporary and require maintenance

If you have any medical conditions, allergies, or are taking medications, be sure to disclose these to our staff at Premier Dental Care. Patients who are pregnant, nursing, or have certain neuromuscular disorders may not be suitable candidates for cosmetic injectables.

What Can Cosmetic Injectibles Treat?

Cosmetic injectables can address a range of facial concerns, such as:

• Using it on the forehead
• Reducing the appearance of crow's feet and fine lines around the eyes
• Improving the look of pesky "11" lines that form when you furrow your eyebrows
• Softening lip lines
• Creating subtle lip flips
• Improving the symmetry of the face

Additionally, some cosmetic injectables are FDA-approved for therapeutic uses like treating hyperhidrosis, chronic migraines, and temporomandibular disorders.

Using Cosmetic Injectibles to Improve Your Appearance

Thanks to cosmetic injectables, looking your best and feeling confident has never been easier. Treatments typically take about 15 minutes, with results visible within a few days and full effect after 1–2 weeks.

Your specialist at Premier Dental Care will carefully inject targeted facial muscles using a fine needle. Most patients describe the sensation as a minor pinch. Since there’s little to no recovery time, you can resume your normal routine—making it an ideal lunch break treatment.

Results usually last 3–4 months before maintenance is needed to sustain your desired look.

Forehead Lines

Do you notice expression lines or creases across your forehead that make you look stressed or tired? Our cosmetic injectables help relax the underlying muscles responsible for those lines—leaving you looking refreshed, natural, and more vibrant, without sacrificing expression.

Crow's Feet

Laughing and smiling are beautiful, but they can leave behind lines around your eyes. Cosmetic injectables reduce the appearance of crow’s feet, helping you maintain a youthful glow while still showing emotion.

Lip Flip

Want fuller-looking lips without filler? A lip flip uses a small amount of cosmetic injectable around the upper lip, causing it to subtly roll upward—enhancing shape and definition while reducing lip lines.

Can Cosmetic Injectibles Help with TMJ?

Yes. Beyond aesthetics, cosmetic injectables are commonly used to relieve symptoms of temporomandibular disorders (TMD)—including jaw pain, clenching, and teeth grinding.

When injected into key jaw muscles, cosmetic injectables help reduce muscle tension and the frequency of involuntary movements, improving comfort and function.

What are Temporomandibular Disorders?

Temporomandibular disorders affect the jaw joint (TMJ) and surrounding muscles, often causing:

• Jaw, face, neck, or shoulder pain
• Clicking or popping in the jaw
• Difficulty chewing or opening the mouth
• Headaches and earaches
• Tooth wear from clenching or grinding

Common causes include jaw injury, arthritis, bruxism, and stress. At Premier Dental Care, we perform comprehensive exams—including imaging when needed—to accurately diagnose TMD and develop a custom treatment plan.

How Do Cosmetic Injectibles Help Treat TMD?

Cosmetic injectables target the overactive jaw muscles—such as the masseter and temporalis—that contribute to TMD symptoms. By reducing activity in these muscles, patients often experience:

• Less jaw pain and tightness
• Fewer headaches and facial discomfort
• Reduced clenching and grinding
• Improved jaw function and mobility

Treatments are minimally invasive, with no incisions and no downtime. Relief typically lasts several months, with repeat sessions scheduled as needed.

Not every patient is a candidate, so a clinical evaluation is essential to determine if cosmetic injectables are appropriate for your TMD treatment plan. They may also be used in combination with other therapies like physical therapy or oral appliances for best results.

Want to learn more about cosmetic injectables?

Request your consultation today at Premier Dental Care in Watertown, MA!