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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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.
Yes Botox or other neuromodulators can help with a gummy smile! It takes only two to four units of Botox per side to give you improvement for three to four months. It is always best to see an expert injector for your treatment.
While per unit cost will vary by provider there is relatively little product needed to treat a gummy smile making Botox an affordable and effective treatment. Generally between 2 to 4 units of Botox for each side is adequate to treat a gummy smile for a few months.
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