Questions answered

Everything you need to know about preparing for your visit, our treatments, and how our clinic operates.
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What tightens sagging jowls?

Skin

Restoring mid-face support with filler often lifts the jowl most naturally; a thread lift can add lift along the jaw.

Is it possible to tighten loose skin on the face?

Skin

Yes, to a degree. Mild to moderate laxity responds to laser tightening, skin boosters, filler support or a thread lift.

Does skincare help wrinkles?

Skin

Yes, especially for prevention and fine texture lines, with SPF and retinoids.

What treatment makes you look 10 years younger?

Skin

No single treatment does. A proportionate combination, with good skin care, gives the most natural, refreshed result.

How much do anti-wrinkle treatments cost in the UK?

Skin

At Dental & Wellness London, anti-wrinkle treatment is from £169, dermal filler from £350, Profhilo £350 and microneedling from £160.

Do I need more than one treatment?

Skin

Often, because most people have more than one type of line.

What is the difference between static and dynamic wrinkles?

Skin

Dynamic wrinkles appear on movement; static wrinkles are visible at rest.

Can I prevent wrinkles?

Skin

Largely, with daily SPF, not smoking, good sleep and retinoid skincare.

What is the best anti-wrinkle treatment in the UK?

Skin

The one matched to your lines; most people benefit from a combination.

What types of wrinkles are there?

Skin

Expression lines that appear on movement, lines at rest from volume loss, and fine texture lines.

Can I preview my new smile before committing?

Dental

Yes — a digital smile design preview at consultation shows what the plan looks like before you commit.

Can a smile makeover include aesthetic medicine?

Dental

Yes — where the plan includes lip fillers, cheek fillers, or other aesthetic medicine work to complete the facial framing, the same clinician plans both.

Will my smile look natural after a makeover?

Dental

Yes — planned by an MSc-trained cosmetic dentist with the long-term smile view and a considered, conservative principle. Natural aesthetics is the goal, not maximum whiteness or exaggerated dimensions.

How long do smile makeover results last?

Dental

Depends on scope: whitening 6-12 months before touch-up, composite work 5-7 years before refinement, porcelain veneers 15+ years, and orthodontic results are permanent with retainer compliance.

Can I finance a smile makeover?

Dental

Yes. 0% APR finance over 12 months via Tabeo, subject to status. The total for a smile makeover depends on the treatments involved, and is quoted in writing after assessment.

Is a smile makeover painful?

Dental

No. Individual procedures may involve mild discomfort — composite work is generally painless, orthodontics can bring occasional pressure, whitening occasional sensitivity — but no procedure in a typical smile makeover is significantly painful.

Do I need to do orthodontics first?

Dental

Where tooth position is a factor, yes — moving teeth is more conservative than disguising position with material. Where teeth are already well-positioned, we skip straight to whitening and cosmetic finishing.

Can I get a smile makeover on the NHS?

Dental

Cosmetic dentistry is not available on the NHS. Smile makeover work at Dental & Wellness London is private.

How much does a smile makeover cost?

Dental

The cost depends on which treatments are involved, such as whitening, bonding, veneers or Invisalign. Individual quotes are provided in writing after assessment, so you can see each element before deciding. 0% APR finance over 12 months via Tabeo, subject to status.

How long does a smile makeover take?

Dental

4 weeks (rapid) to 12 months (comprehensive with orthodontics). Most standard cases take 6-12 weeks.

Why isn't dual-arch just double the single-arch price?

Dental

Because planning, consultation, and review time are shared across both arches rather than duplicated — only the aligner manufacturing genuinely doubles.

Can I read patient reviews before booking?

Dental

Yes — the public Google Business Profile is the most accessible evidence of patient experience available.

Why are some Islington dentists more expensive than others?

Dental

Legitimate reasons: longer appointment times, higher-quality lab work, more experienced clinicians. Illegitimate: corporate overhead with no clinical benefit.

Are most patients satisfied with their treatment?

Dental

The 4.7-star average across more than 300 reviews reflects that most patients describe their experience positively. We do not see a 5.0-star average — practices showing one are usually too small or have a review-curation pattern.

What makes a dentist "best" — what should I look for?

Dental

GDC registration, CQC registration, review evidence with volume and consistency, clinician continuity, honest scope, long appointment times, pricing transparency, and multi-discipline access where needed.