Gummy smile (1 inch visible gum) - would removing the upper lip muscles be effective? (photos)

February 26, 2022

I recieved 25 units of botox in Seoul for my gummy smile. Two pricks on each side of the nose and 1 below the center of my nose. It has been two weeks and my gummy laugh has been reduced 50% (see photos). I did request them to err on the side of caution so I could see what a light treatment would look like. I will be going for a touch-up. My smile is not gummy - only my laugh is. I am looking for a permanent solution after seeing how effective the initial results are. Would removing the upper lip muscles be effectivr? Thank you in advance.

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