Facial Aesthetic Treatments

Skin texture changes over time in ways teeth do not always show. Fine lines, uneven tone, and old scarring left over from years of breakouts are common concerns, and they sit alongside the same face Refresh Dental already looks after.

What Are Facial Aesthetic Treatments?

Facial aesthetic treatments at Refresh Dental focus on two options: micro-needling and chemical peels. Both work on the surface of the skin and the layers beneath it to improve tone and texture, and both sit alongside anti-wrinkle treatment for patients who want a fuller approach to how their face looks and feels.

Who Is This For?

This service suits adult patients who want to address fine lines, uneven texture, or old acne scarring without surgery. As with anti-wrinkle treatment, facial aesthetic treatments at Refresh Dental are only offered to adult patients.

Micro-Needling

Micro-needling uses a device with fine needles to create controlled micro-injuries in the skin, encouraging the skin's own repair process and collagen production. It is commonly used for acne scarring, fine lines, and general skin texture. Sessions are usually spaced a few weeks apart, and most patients need a short course of treatments rather than a single visit.

Chemical Peels

Anti-wrinkle treatment is now available at Refresh Dental, administered by Dr Malunga during a standard appointment. It is often used to soften fine lines around the mouth and jaw, and some use it alongside dental work to ease jaw tension linked to teeth grinding. It is a short, in-chair treatment with no need to change your day around it, and no downtime to plan for afterwards.

Anti-Wrinkle Treatment at Refresh Dental

A chemical peel applies a solution to the skin to remove its outer layer, revealing smoother skin underneath. Peels vary in strength, and Dr Malunga will recommend one suited to your skin and what you are hoping to address, whether that is tone, fine lines, or old scarring.

What Happens During Treatment?

These treatments begin with a short consultation to assess your skin and discuss what you would like to address. Micro-needling, chemical peels and anti-wrinkle injections are performed in-chair and do not require sedation. Depending on the treatment, you may experience temporary redness, tightness, mild swelling or tenderness afterwards, which is generally expected and settles on its own.

What Happens During Treatment?

Both treatments begin with a short consultation to check your skin and talk through what you would like to address. Micro-needling and chemical peels are quick, in-chair procedures, and neither requires sedation. Your skin may look pink or feel tight for a day or two afterwards, which is expected and settles on its own.

Practical Considerations

Sun exposure should be limited in the days following either treatment, and a broad-spectrum sunscreen is worth building into your routine afterwards regardless. Dr Malunga will run through the specific aftercare for your skin and the treatment chosen before you leave.

Realistic Expectations

Results depend on your skin, the treatment chosen, and how many sessions you have. Micro-needling and chemical peels generally produce gradual improvement rather than an immediate change, and Dr Malunga will talk you through a realistic timeline before you begin.