Am I a candidate for Botox? (Photo)

Yes, Botox would help you relax your lip, making the gums of your mouth less apparent. Botox will temporarily reduce the movement of the upper lip, making the upper lip relax and causing less exposure of your gums. It is placed in the upper lip as well as the sides of the nose, in the pyriform, if needed.

From the image provided, you would be a suitable candidate for Botox to the gummy smile. A person may be a candidate if they show excessive amount of gum tissue when smiling, which can affect the balance and aesthetics of their smile. Common causes include a hyperactive upper lip that lifts too high when smiling, excessive gum tissues covering the teeth or a short upper lip. Botox treats a gummy smile by temporarily relaxing the hyperactive muscle in the upper lip and near by muscles that lift the top lip too high when smiling. By injecting small amounts of Botox into these areas, the upper lip’s movement is reduced, preventing it from rising excessively. The effect typically last 3 to 4 months.

Hello, my name is Lauren, and I’m the aesthetics injector at Colorado Plastic Surgery Center. Botox can be a great option for a gummy smile and can be a common concern among patients. Botox can help by relaxing the muscle that lifts the upper lip. Ultimately, the best course of action is to schedule a consultation with your provider for a thorough assessment to determine the most suitable treatment for your needs.

From the photo you are a good candidate for Botox. This will soften the appearance of a gummy smile. The treatment is done in the office with final results seen after two weeks. The effects will gradually fade over three to four months. See an expert injector near you to learn more.

A judicious amount of Botox next to your nose, a spot called Yonsei point, could greatly improve your gummy smile. This point is at the intersection of three muscles- LLS, LLSAN, and Zygomaticus minor, Treating this area will reduce the upwards pull of those muscles, allowing your top lip to relax down and cover more of your gums.

Unfortunately, asymmetries of somebody smile may result after Botox treatments to decrease the amount of gingival show with smiling. You could end up with an asymmetrical smile. That said, if you can find a specialist near you who would be willing to use small doses and offer dose adjustments, that may be a reasonable approach. Thank you for your question. Sincerely, Dr. Joseph

You look like a good candidate for Botox. I recommend looking for a practitioner who has done this before. If you’ve never had Botox, you may want to go with a small number of units first. You can always add more, but if you do not like how it makes you look, you have to wait 3 to 4 months for it to wear off.

Hello there B,
Yes, properly placed Botox wiil decrease your gummy smile. It usuallly takes about 4 units per side to correct it for 3 to 5 months. Make sure to choose an expert injector to avoid complications that could affect your smile for many months. Good luck and be well.
Michael Persky, MD
Encino, CA

Determining whether you are a candidate for Botox and whether it would help with your smile involves a detailed assessment by a qualified healthcare professional. Here are some general considerations:

Potential Candidates for Botox:
1. **Age**: Typically, adults over the age of 18.
2. **Health**: Generally healthy individuals without certain neuromuscular or skin conditions.
3. **Expectations**: Realistic expectations about the outcomes and limitations of Botox.
4. **Specific Concerns**:
- **Wrinkles**: Commonly used for dynamic wrinkles (caused by muscle movement) such as crow's feet, frown lines, and forehead lines.
- **Gummy Smile**: Can be used to relax the upper lip to reduce the appearance of a gummy smile.
- **Smile Lines**: May help reduce the appearance of smile lines (nasolabial folds), although fillers might be more appropriate for deeper folds.

Conditions Botox Can Address Related to Smiles:
1. **Gummy Smile**: If you show excessive gum tissue when you smile, Botox can relax the muscles of the upper lip, reducing the amount of gum that shows.
2. **Smile Lines**: For fine lines around the mouth, Botox can help smooth these out, although deeper lines might require dermal fillers.

Steps for Determining Candidacy:
1. **Consultation**: Schedule an appointment with a board-certified dermatologist, plastic surgeon, or a trained medical professional who specializes in Botox injections.
2. **Medical History**: Provide a thorough medical history, including any past cosmetic procedures, current medications, and medical conditions.
3. **Assessment**: The professional will assess your facial anatomy, skin condition, and specific concerns regarding your smile.
4. **Discussion**: Discuss your goals and any concerns you have about the procedure. The professional can explain the benefits, risks, and what to expect from the treatment.

Considerations:
- **Safety**: Botox is generally safe when administered by experienced professionals, but it is important to disclose any allergies, medical conditions, or medications.
- **Temporary Results**: Botox effects are temporary, usually lasting 3-6 months. Regular maintenance treatments are required to sustain results.
- **Side Effects**: Possible side effects include bruising, swelling, and, rarely, more serious complications like muscle weakness or drooping.

While Botox can be an effective treatment for various smile-related concerns, the best way to determine if it is right for you is through a personalized consultation with a qualified healthcare provider. They can provide tailored advice based on your individual circumstances and aesthetic goals.

If you have any specific details about your concerns or medical history that you can share, I can provide more targeted information.

Botox in gummy lines works great start with 15-12 units. Best candidates are those have a short/hyperactive lip, Botox is intended to relax and contract muscles and lower the upper lip to a more appropriate position. This gummy line condition result of enlarged gum tissue, just bear in mind is may not solve the issue entirely. Can combine with surgical or clinical gum reduction. For those who have excessive upper jaw growth, Botox is not recommended course of treatment.Botox would go into the “sweet spot” where your levator labii and zygomaticus major and minor muscles overlap and give best results which can be visualized with a big smile.