I was looking into lip fillers, Botox and a frenectomy alas possibly choices to fix my gummy smile. The reason frenectomy was on my mind was that I’m not sure if my frenum is pulling my top lip because as you can see that I have a horitzonal line on my philtrum. And I know lip fillers have been used to disguise the gums and Botox is used to relax the muscles pulling my smile up so much.What is the best option for me?
February 5, 2018
Answer: Gummy Smile Thanks for the question. I would try Botox in this area. From the pictures, it is not an easy case but it doesn't take much Botox so it is worth a try. Botox in this area particular requires someone who has experience injecting in this area so please ask their experience level before going and committing.
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February 5, 2018
Answer: Gummy Smile Thanks for the question. I would try Botox in this area. From the pictures, it is not an easy case but it doesn't take much Botox so it is worth a try. Botox in this area particular requires someone who has experience injecting in this area so please ask their experience level before going and committing.
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February 5, 2018
Answer: Gummy Smile Treatment Hi, Thank you for including your pictures. If your frenulum is tethering the upper lip and keeping in from dropping down, it may need to be released, it is not possible to tell without an examination. You have outlined the simplest and most effective treatment options: botox/dysport and filler. I would recommend starting with botox/dysport to the lip elevators and see how that turns out. Best, Mehdi Sina, MD
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February 5, 2018
Answer: Gummy Smile Treatment Hi, Thank you for including your pictures. If your frenulum is tethering the upper lip and keeping in from dropping down, it may need to be released, it is not possible to tell without an examination. You have outlined the simplest and most effective treatment options: botox/dysport and filler. I would recommend starting with botox/dysport to the lip elevators and see how that turns out. Best, Mehdi Sina, MD
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