How many units of Botox is needed to reduce the amount of lifting of the upper lip when smiling, so as to correct a gummy smile?
Answer: Botox Dear Ozgirl Botox is very good for treating the 'gummy smile'. It is placed in the muscles that are beside the nose- weakening the upward pull and thus the amount of lift of your lip. If too much is place then you may have an incomplete smile. Usually 1 to 2 units are placed per side. You should have a check at 2 weeks. With Warm Regards, Trevor M Born MD
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Botox Dear Ozgirl Botox is very good for treating the 'gummy smile'. It is placed in the muscles that are beside the nose- weakening the upward pull and thus the amount of lift of your lip. If too much is place then you may have an incomplete smile. Usually 1 to 2 units are placed per side. You should have a check at 2 weeks. With Warm Regards, Trevor M Born MD
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CONTACT NOW Answer: It depends! I typically inject 4-8 units to relax a gummy smile. Typically there are 4 injection points (2 per side) and we can inject 1-2 units per injection point depending on "how gummy" the smile is, or how strong your muscle pull is. Be sure to go someone experienced in this procedure as the muscles around the mouth are complicated.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: It depends! I typically inject 4-8 units to relax a gummy smile. Typically there are 4 injection points (2 per side) and we can inject 1-2 units per injection point depending on "how gummy" the smile is, or how strong your muscle pull is. Be sure to go someone experienced in this procedure as the muscles around the mouth are complicated.
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February 9, 2023
Answer: Estimated botox needed to correct gummy smile A typical Botox dose to address a gummy smile is anywhere between 4-6 units to the upper lip, and if needed, 4 units right under the nose area.
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Answer: Estimated botox needed to correct gummy smile A typical Botox dose to address a gummy smile is anywhere between 4-6 units to the upper lip, and if needed, 4 units right under the nose area.
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August 25, 2009
Answer: Botox Units for Treating the Gummy Smile Good Day Oz Girl, It takes about 5-6 units of Botox to treat the gummy smile, even in Aussies. Make sure that you choose a physician who is experienced in this area of injections. Good luck and be well. Dr. P
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Answer: Botox Units for Treating the Gummy Smile Good Day Oz Girl, It takes about 5-6 units of Botox to treat the gummy smile, even in Aussies. Make sure that you choose a physician who is experienced in this area of injections. Good luck and be well. Dr. P
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August 25, 2009
Answer: Botox for gummy smile If you truly have a gummy smile, Botox is not the definitive treatment for you. Although it may be temporary, it could distort your smile slightly and create some asymmetry while you are at rest. The treatment of a gummy smile is surgical, and I recommend consulting with a plastic surgeon and/or an oral surgeon trained specifically in orthognathic surgery, which is they type of surgery involved in treating you condition. Best wishes.
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Answer: Botox for gummy smile If you truly have a gummy smile, Botox is not the definitive treatment for you. Although it may be temporary, it could distort your smile slightly and create some asymmetry while you are at rest. The treatment of a gummy smile is surgical, and I recommend consulting with a plastic surgeon and/or an oral surgeon trained specifically in orthognathic surgery, which is they type of surgery involved in treating you condition. Best wishes.
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