I'm worrying that once I treat the gummy smile issue, I can not make any "big" smiles. Also, I'm wondering how the facial expression will be affected, since the upper side of the mouth is not moving subject to botox. Can I do any small upper lip movement or the part can only move when I try hard?
Answer: Botox and the Gummy Smile When administered properly, Botox is a very conservative way to address decreasing the gummy show. Referring to your photos, I’d recommend injections not only in the LLSAN muscles, but also the Levator Labii Superioris, and Zygomaticus Minor, due to the appearance that your gummy show extends from the front of your smile posteriorly to the back as well. To answer your question, these injections would only affect the muscles that elevate the lip and should only affect your smile in a positive way (that is, covering the excess gums). It should have no effect on limiting how wide you can smile.
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Answer: Botox and the Gummy Smile When administered properly, Botox is a very conservative way to address decreasing the gummy show. Referring to your photos, I’d recommend injections not only in the LLSAN muscles, but also the Levator Labii Superioris, and Zygomaticus Minor, due to the appearance that your gummy show extends from the front of your smile posteriorly to the back as well. To answer your question, these injections would only affect the muscles that elevate the lip and should only affect your smile in a positive way (that is, covering the excess gums). It should have no effect on limiting how wide you can smile.
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May 1, 2016
Answer: Botox for a gummy smile A small amount of Botox can be used to improve a gummy smile. It will change your smile since your upper lip will not lift as high. If you do not like the result, it will wear off in a few months.
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May 1, 2016
Answer: Botox for a gummy smile A small amount of Botox can be used to improve a gummy smile. It will change your smile since your upper lip will not lift as high. If you do not like the result, it will wear off in a few months.
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