Unsmiling I have minimal teeth show and a somewhat long upper lift, which I imagine will be exacerbated when I have a rhinoplasty (which I intend to). Will having the lip lift make me have more of a gummy smile? Here is a picture of a (somewhat relaxed) smile. Thanks!
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August 4, 2010
Answer: Lip lift would worsen your gummy smile but botox might improve it.
Thank you for your question.First thing which comes to mind, pictures of your smile would be very helpful. Easiest treatment without surgery is Botox injections. Those must be repeated every 3 months though to be successful.Veneers could be an option depending on several factors including a ...
Unfortunately the answer is no. I think you should be re-evaluated and perhaps have the surgery re-done. Also, if the esthetics allow, you could have a gingivectomy done to reduce the gum show.
Botox is not a good choice for treatment of a gummy smile. Botox will paralyze the muscle of animation and inhibit your smile. A true gummy smile is the result of vertical maxillary excess. In order to correct this, you may need a maxillary impaction to reduce the overall height of...
