Aesthetics Without the Lip Filler: Rethinking Botox, Symmetry and Soft Tissue
03 Oct 2025
Aesthetic & Digital Dentistry Theatre
A
,
B
,
C
,
D
Learning Content
Dr Ayah Siddiqi challenges the filler-first trend in facial
aesthetics. This session shows how Botox can restore
symmetry, how filler alters soft tissue, muscle balance,
and occlusion, and why misplaced product may cause
intra-oral scarring. A dental perspective on safer,
diagnosis-led aesthetics
- Understand how Botox can restore facial
- symmetry and functional balance.
- Recognise the impact of filler on soft tissue,
- muscle activity, and occlusion. Identify risks of intra-oral scarring and long-term
- tissue change from filler.
- Apply diagnosis-led thinking to deliver safer,
- evidence-based outcomes.
Aims
To challenge the filler-first mindset in dental
aesthetics.
To provide evidence on Botox as a tool for
balance, symmetry, and occlusion.
To highlight filler complications, including intraoral effects and tissue change.
To strengthen diagnosis-led, safety-focused
practice in dentistry