Why have your Botox at the dentist? Dr Solanki’s case for the conservative approach

It sounds odd at first, having facial aesthetics done by a dentist. But the people who treat the muscles, bone, and nerves around your mouth every day know that part of your face better than almost anyone. At Kissdental in Flixton, Greater Manchester, Dr Kailesh Solanki offers Botox and dermal fillers through his own conservative system. As of August 2026, here’s why that combination makes more sense than it first seems.

The promise behind it is simple: enhance, don’t transform. Let me explain what that actually means in practice.

A dentist already knows this part of your face

Stop and think about what a dentist spends all day looking at. The lower face. The lips, the muscles around the mouth, the way the jaw moves, the nerves that run through it, the balance between your teeth and the soft tissue framing them.

Botox and the most popular dermal filler areas sit right in that zone. Frown lines, the lines around the mouth, lip shape, the way the smile sits in the face. A dentist trained in facial aesthetics is working on anatomy they already understand in detail, with hands used to precise, careful work in a small area.

That’s the quiet logic of it. The training in injection technique, dosing, and managing complications is its own qualification, but the underlying knowledge of the face is something dentists bring with them.

What “conservative system” means here

Plenty of clinics offer injectables. What’s different at Kissdental is the philosophy Dr Solanki built around them.

He developed his own conservative facial aesthetics system, a non-artificial, natural-looking approach designed to enhance rather than transform. In plain terms, the aim is that people notice you look well, not that you’ve had something done. No frozen forehead, no overfilled lip, no obvious work. Just a fresher, more rested version of your own face.

That mirrors how he approaches dentistry too. His cosmetic work is about the result looking real, and the same instinct carries straight into aesthetics.

Why the philosophy matters more than the product

Here’s the thing most people miss when they shop on price. The Botox and filler products are broadly similar across clinics. What varies enormously is the judgement of the person holding the needle.

Knowing how much to use, where, and crucially when to do less, is the whole skill. Overdoing it is easy. Restraint is hard, and it’s what separates a natural result from an obvious one. A conservative approach means starting gently, reviewing, and building only if needed, rather than chasing a dramatic before-and-after.

Dr Solanki founded Kissdental in 2005 on the belief that treatment should feel like the best experience you’ll ever have, and that he should enhance rather than overhaul. The aesthetics system is that belief applied to your face.

How dental and aesthetic work fit together

There’s a practical bonus to having this done where your dental care happens. Your smile and the face around it are one picture, not two.

When the same clinician understands both, the plan is joined up. The teeth and the soft tissue are considered together, so one doesn’t fight the other.

The trust side of it

Facial aesthetics is a field with very uneven standards, and that’s worth being honest about. Anyone can set up offering injectables; not everyone has medical training or a proper grasp of facial anatomy and complications.

Choosing a registered dental professional with deep training gives you a level of accountability you don’t always get on the high street. Dr Solanki qualified BDS at Manchester in 2003 with two clinical prizes, has placed over 1,000 implants, and is a recognised expert profiled in the Cosmetic Dentistry Guide. That’s the background sitting behind the needle. For something going into your face, who’s holding it is the question that matters most.

What a first appointment is like

It starts with a conversation, not a syringe. Dr Solanki asks what’s bothering you and what you’d like to look like, takes your medical history, and explains honestly what’s realistic and what isn’t.

Because the approach is conservative, he’d rather start gently and review than overdo it on day one. If a different treatment would serve you better, including dental work, he’ll say so. Kissdental is built around making patients comfortable, and the same calm, judgement-free atmosphere that helps nervous dental patients applies here too. Nothing happens that you haven’t agreed to.

FAQ

Why would I have Botox or filler at a dental practice?
Dentists work on the muscles, bone, and soft tissue of the lower face every day, so they understand that anatomy in detail and are used to precise work in a small area. With dedicated facial aesthetics training on top, a dentist like Dr Solanki brings both the technical skill and a deep knowledge of the face, plus the accountability of a registered dental professional.

Will I look frozen or overdone?
Not with a conservative approach. Dr Solanki built his own natural-looking system designed to enhance rather than transform, so the aim is that you look fresher and more rested, not obviously treated. He’d rather start gently and review than overdo things. The skill is in restraint, knowing when to do less, which is what keeps a result looking like you.

Is it safe?
In trained, registered hands, facial aesthetics is well established and carefully managed. Dr Solanki takes a full medical history first, explains the realistic options, and works conservatively. Choosing a registered dental professional with extensive training and a proper grasp of facial anatomy and complications gives you a level of accountability that isn’t guaranteed everywhere these treatments are offered.

Can I combine it with dental treatment?
Yes, and that’s part of the appeal. Your smile and the face around it are one picture, so having a clinician who understands both means the plan is joined up. Whitening, cosmetic work, and subtle rejuvenation can be considered together before an event or as a refresh, with each treatment planned so it supports the others rather than competing.

How much does facial aesthetics cost?
Prices vary with the treatment and how much is needed. As a general UK guide, anti-wrinkle treatment areas often start from around £150, and dermal fillers from around £200 upwards per area, depending on the product and the case. Dr Solanki confirms your plan and exact cost after a consultation, working conservatively so you only have what you actually need.

What to do next

If you’ve been curious about facial aesthetics but wary of the overdone look, a consultation with a registered dentist who works conservatively is a sensible first step. Dr Solanki will talk through what’s realistic, with no pressure to proceed.

Call Kissdental in Flixton on 0161 871 9426, or read more about the practice’s Botox and wider cosmetic dentistry options, and browse patient stories from people treated by the team.