Is Botox safe and effective to reduce the appearance of a "gummy smile" where too much of your gums show when you smile?

Hi wnygirl,Yes indeed BOTOX injections are a safe and effective way to reduce the appearance of the gums when smiling. It is a simple and quick procedure when performed by an expert physician injector who has experience treating this concern. The precise dose and exact site of injection will determine the success of the treatment. My advice is to do your research when looking for a doctor. Best, Manish Khanna, MD

Yes, Botox is safe to treat the “gummy smile”. Botox is used to keep the lips from elevating thus, giving you a less gummy smile. This treatment requires about 2 units of Botox injected on each side of the nostril Botox typically lasts 3 months in this area. Some patients do not like this procedure because it changes your smile somewhat. I recommend seeing an experienced injection with much knowledge of facial anatomy. Best of Luck!

Yes, low dose Botox injection is a safe and effective treatment option for gummy smile. It does require advanced facial anatomy knowledge so make sure you see an experienced injector.