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Gummy Smile Botox
What Is Gummy Smile Botox?
Gummy smile Botox is a botulinum toxin treatment planned to balance the muscle movements that cause more of the upper gums to show than usual when smiling.
This is commonly known as a “gummy smile”.
For some people, a gummy smile can unintentionally change how their expression is perceived. The aim of gummy smile Botox is to regulate, in a controlled way, the activity of the muscles that affect the movement of the upper lip when smiling.
Why Does a Gummy Smile Occur?
A gummy smile can occur for different reasons:
- Overactivity of the muscles that lift the upper lip
- A short-looking upper lip
- Pronounced lip movement when smiling
- Intensive use of expressions
It can occur to different degrees in different people.
How Does Gummy Smile Botox Work?
The goal of gummy smile Botox is to balance the movement of the muscles that lift the upper lip.
This balancing can help:
- Reduce how much gum shows when smiling
- Make upper lip movement more controlled
- Make the smile look more balanced
The treatment is planned to preserve lip and facial expressions.
How Is Gummy Smile Botox Planned?
- Lip movements when smiling are assessed in detail
- Which expressions activate the upper lip muscles is analysed
- Facial proportions and the relationship between lips and nose are taken into account
- A personalised treatment plan is created
Because smile dynamics differ in each person, the approach is personalised.
Who Might It Suit?
After a medical assessment, gummy smile Botox may be planned for people who:
- Are bothered by showing too much gum when smiling
- Want their smile to look more balanced
- Are not considering surgery
Natural Appearance and Patient Safety
The core approach of gummy smile Botox is to regulate muscle balance without changing the expression of the smile.
The entire assessment and treatment process is planned with facial anatomy in mind and with patient safety as the priority.
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We will assess together whether it suits you.
This page is for general information. Suitability, possible side effects and expected results are assessed at a medical consultation; results vary between individuals.
