I'm a 24 year old woman, I've been looking for the best procedure to correct my gummy smile, I think my teeth are big enough so maybe a laser procedure can reshape my gum line though. As you can see in my pictures I don't only have gummy smile, I also have a asymmetric bite. I've been searching for the lip lowering procedure but I don't know if it's the best solution for a case like me, I know there's also they the maxillary surgery, but I consider it's very extreme.
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They certainly can all be performed together. Not only would it save you additional anesthesia and recovery times each result will enhance the other. One of the keys to successful rhinoplasty is facial balance. Lengthening of the lip improves projection on the nose.
Best for a gummy smile is getting a bit of Botox injected to the levator labii superioris alaeque nasi (LLSAN) muscle, right by the side of your nose. It will last about 3 months. It's easy and simple and no tooth drilling, veneers and expensive dental upkeep required.
Any people have redundant upper lip mucous membrane with smiling. This can be easily marked and excised with local anesthetic in an office setting. The scar would be inside your mouth and it should result in no bulge with smiling. Great question! Sincerely, Dr Joseph
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