i have had some botox to relax the muscle so it appears less gummy but would like a more prodomanent top lip is there a way of pushing it down to make it look thicker ? or would something else work?
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December 11, 2014
Answer: I have a very thin top lip that disappears when I smile.
Hi Sunset. A little bit of heaviness or "numbness" is normal after Botox for a gummy smile. The feeling should not last a full three months and it will get better as the product slowly wears off. Good luck.
Botox can help with your gummy smile. You said that you are getting invisalign and teeth whitening. If you are getting these braces now you are better off waiting on the Botox. I hope this helps answer your questions!
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...
