Apologies for asking this before, but I thought I'd reword it to explain what I actually meant more accurately. I am interested in the effects of botox for 'gummy smile', but my issue is not my gums showing; rather, it's the way my upper lip moves up so much and how that affects my nose. It's a harsh look. Anyway, is there a permanent procedure that would mimic the effects that botox would have achieved for 'gummy smile'?
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Botox for a gummy smile can be done at the same time as HA fillers. However it doesn't appear from the submitted photos that Botox would be needed. Fillers should be able to achieve the volume enhancement you are wanting.
As a woman I totally understand the importance of well contoured lips and smooth skin!
As a dermatologist, I can tell you that different anatomy in each patient make me decide on whether I combine Botox (how much and exact placement) with deciding to add fillers to balance thin lips that pull up...
Thank you for your question jsearena. Botox is a purified protein used to address wrinkles associated with facial expressions. A small amount of Botox (2-4 units per side) can be placed just to the side of the nostrils to address the gummy smile. The gummy smile is seen in some people who when...
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