My gum line is crooked and shows a lot when I smile, and I would like to have it fixed so none of my gums show. I also have an asymmetrical lower jaw that I would like to be subtly softened. you can see that one side is a little larger than the other if you compare the 2 mirrored images attached. I'd like to know what procedures I can have to correct these issues
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Hi, thank you for your question! Gummy smile would be a great start to help even out your smile. I would start with a small dose of 6 units, this is used below the nose to help relax the muscle above the upper lip. I would place more botox on the left side to help with your natural asymmetry.
Botox results are always temporary and will wear off. Sometimes they will wear off at 3-4 months, sometimes they will wear off at 6-9 months. But give it time and, rest assured, the results will always wear off. Whenever we are trying to correct an asymmetry with Botox, there is the risk of...
Botox is a neuromodulator that works by inhibiting the ability of the injected muscle to contract. The effects of Botox are temporary, typically lasting three to four months. If you are noting a droop of the nostril two years later it is likely attributed to a different cause.
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