Aesthetic Dental and Facial Treatments in Bogotá — Dr. Evelyn Melo, Bogotá, Colombia

Treatments that complement your smile: professional whitening, dental botox for bruxism and gummy smile, hyaluronic acid for lips and perioral lines. Natural results, never exaggerated.

For international patients

Dr. Evelyn Melo treats patients from the United States, Europe and Colombians living abroad. The process starts remotely: a free video consultation, then you send your dental records and receive a preliminary diagnosis and a written treatment plan before you travel to Bogotá. Specialist procedures in Colombia typically cost 50–70% less than equivalent care in the U.S. Read how the international patient process works.

Modern dental aesthetics: more than whitening

Modern dental aesthetics integrates treatments on teeth and on the lower third of the face to achieve a smile harmonious with the face. It makes no sense to perfect teeth ignoring lips, gum position or perioral expression lines — components are seen together.

That's why I offer a comprehensive view: professional whitening, aesthetic veneers, dental contouring, and as strategic complement dental botox (for bruxism and gummy smile) and labial hyaluronic acid. Everything planned case by case so the whole looks natural — never exaggerated, never artificial.

My Oral Rehabilitation training gives me an advantage in aesthetics: I don't compromise chewing function for aesthetics. Results look good AND last. Facial treatments (botox, acid) are applied with conservative technique because your face should remain YOURS, just with better rest from bruxism or a subtle labial volume.

Available treatments

Why does a dentist apply botox and hyaluronic acid?

Botox and facial hyaluronic acid in dentistry are not a trend — they are a natural extension of smile work. The lower third of the face (lips, corners, chin, perioral lines, masseter muscle) is under the domain of advanced dental training. We know anatomy precisely: where vessels, nerves, muscles are. We reduce the risk of technical complications that can occur with professionals without training in oral anatomy.

Specifically, dental botox has real clinical indications: severe bruxism (masseter muscle relaxes, reducing wear and joint pain), gummy smile (selective relaxation of upper lip elevator), chronic dental clenching. It's not just cosmetic — it has therapeutic function complementing dental work.

I apply these treatments always as complement to the comprehensive dental plan, never as a standalone product. If your motivation is only pure facial aesthetics, there are other medical specialties that also do it. What I offer is combined planning: if you're going to do smile design or major dental treatments, we integrate management of the lower facial third in the same plan.

Who is a candidate for these treatments?

For whitening: any patient with stained teeth, yellowed teeth from coffee/tea/wine consumption or natural aging, and with healthy dental enamel. Not indicated in children under 16, pregnant women or patients with untreated active cavities.

For dental botox: patients with confirmed bruxism (with visible tooth wear or morning joint pain), pronounced gummy smile, chronic clenching. Contraindicated in pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers and patients with neuromuscular diseases.

For labial hyaluronic acid: patients seeking subtle volume, lip contour definition or correction of mild asymmetries. Contraindicated in pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, patients with active oral herpes or active autoimmune disorders. I always do prior consultation with complete medical history.

Indicative pricing — Aesthetic Dental and Facial Treatments in Bogotá

Frequently asked questions — Aesthetic Dental and Facial Treatments

How much does dental botox cost in Bogotá?
Price depends on the number of units applied and the area to treat (masseter for bruxism typically requires 20-50 units per side; gummy smile 4-6 units total). At the initial assessment I evaluate how many units your specific case needs and provide exact quote. Touch-ups every 4-6 months have independent cost. I include free check at 15 days to verify result.
Is dental botox safe?
Yes. Botulinum toxin type A has more than 30 years of documented clinical use in dentistry, neurology and aesthetic medicine. Serious complications are extremely rare (<0.1%) when applied by a professional with adequate anatomical training. Minor transient side effects: small hematoma at injection point, mild muscle discomfort 24-48h. The effect is completely reversible — disappears in 4-6 months.
Does dental whitening damage teeth?
No, when performed by a professional with clinical products. Peroxide used in office has controlled concentration and gum isolation. What CAN cause damage: indiscriminate use of home kits without supervision, generic pharmacy products used for months, or treatments in patients with eroded enamel without prior diagnosis. That's why I always evaluate enamel health before whitening — if there is erosion from reflux or bruxism, we protect first.
How long do hyaluronic acid lip results last?
Labial hyaluronic acid typically lasts between 8 and 12 months. Exact duration depends on patient's individual metabolism, the product used (different densities and durations exist), the amount applied and factors like smoking and sun exposure. It's completely reversible: hyaluronidase enzyme dissolves it if the result doesn't convince — this is a unique advantage vs permanent lip implants.
Does botox for bruxism replace the nighttime splint?
It doesn't replace, it complements. The splint remains important in severe bruxism as mechanical protection and to prevent dental wear. Botox reduces the INTENSITY of muscle force, which decreases dental wear, morning joint pain and tension headaches. In patients with severe bruxism, the splint + botox combination is more effective than either separately. We evaluate based on case severity.
Can I combine several treatments in a single appointment?
Yes, depending on the case. Frequent combinations I do in a single session: professional whitening + labial hyaluronic acid, masseter botox + gummy smile botox, or dental aesthetic adjustments + lip touch-up. When there is a comprehensive plan (smile design + facial treatments), we distribute in 2-3 sessions so results settle progressively and we see how the face evolves. I provide a personalized timeline.

About Dr. Evelyn Melo

Dr. Evelyn Melo is a dentist and Oral Rehabilitation specialist, graduate and professor of Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá, Colombia, with more than 11 years of clinical experience and over 250 active patients. She works by appointment only, designs every treatment plan case by case with a detailed written quote at no obligation, and treats patients fully in English or Spanish in northern Bogotá (Chapinero/Chicó area). International patients receive a free video consultation and a written treatment plan before traveling to Colombia.

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