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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Answer: Exploring Permanent Solutions for a Gummy Smile: Surgical and Non-Surgical Options
Thank you for submitting your question and photos. Botox is an ideal treatment option for addressing a gummy smile. The gummy appearance is often caused by excess movement of the muscles around the upper lip which reveals the teeth and gum line. A conservative amount of Botox can target the...
It is possible that the Botox could slightly increase your upper lip length, but we actually inject Botox in this area to do just the opposite (Botox lip flip). This everts the lip and shows more pink lip. To some degree it depends on which part of the muscle you are injecting. To crease a lip...
Thank you for supplying photos, but unfortunately they are not at standardized angles for proper examination. Botox may be used for a Gummy Smile and can be used to soften the creases above the lip. These treatments relatively inexpensive as they do not require a large amount of units needed for...
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