Uneven upper lip/right side tugs down, what procedure would straighten it out? (Photos)
July 30, 2023
Asked By:auroraj4ne in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
The right side of my upper lip tugs down a lot when I speak and smile. I’m wondering what procedure would help to straighten it out, I don’t think lip fillers will give me the result I want. Could DOA botox be the best option? Or something else entirely? It feels muscle related
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I do not think that Botox will significantly relax your upper lip at rest. Botox will be more helpful when the position of the upper lip is too high with smiling or movement. Have you seen an oral and maxillofacial surgeon for an evaluation? It appears that your upper jaw (maxilla) is too long...
A myotomy can be considered as a treatment for a gummy smile, particularly when the cause is related to hyperactive muscles in the upper lip, such as the levator labii superioris, levator anguli oris, and zygomaticus muscles. By weakening these muscles, a myotomy can reduce the elevation of the...
Hello, and thank you for your question! Gummy smile Botox would help expose less gums when you smile. Typically you can start with around 6 units for that area. For your jaw you can try masseter Botox. Masseter Botox can help slim your face. You can also try jawline/chin filler. This will help...
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