Can my upper damaged smile muscles be restored?

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When I was 11, I got punched to my upper lip and it swelled really bad and when it healed, I couldn't produce that effortless smile anymore. In order to reveal a little more than half of my upper teeth, I must strain.

Robert J. Troell, MD, FACS - Account Suspended · Answer

The injury you suffered appeared to have permanently injured either the nerve supply or the orbiculares muscle itself. If the function of the muscle is not improved within 18 months of the date of injury, it will most likely not.
However, some soft tissue treatments with fillers, mucosal advancement flaps, or placement of Botox/Dysport in certain aspects of the muscle to improve the symmetry and appearance may improve the aesthetic appearance. A careful examination of the specific anatomical issue you desire altered is the key, understanding that there are limitations to permanent injuries.

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