Finally I'm fixing my teeth with invisalign and will hopefully get teeth whitening at the end of the process so I can have a great smile!! The only problem is this gummy smile! I also feel like my smile is a little crooked.I've read that people use botox to fix this problem.Can this really help with my smile?I live in long island and I can't seem to find any plastic surgeon or cosmetic dentist that does this. But I found some places in NYC. Am I better off going to a plastic surgeon?Thank You!
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Yes, Botox can be great to relax the smile in the right patient. This area does not require a lot of units. In my experience, only 8 units is needed. Botox is priced per unit so it could be around $150 or up to $200-300 depending on how the provider is pricing their Botox. Some providers charge...
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...
Unfortunately the results from a botox lip flip/ gummy smile injection will not last forever. Botox to the the lower face in general (but including for gummy smile) is indicated to last around 2 months. The typical dosage for gummy smile botox is anywhere between 4-6 units depending on the person.