Could filler fix my gummy and crooked smile or would I need a Botox lip flip? (photos)

July 13, 2020
Asked By:lw2018 in Nashville, Tennessee

I am unhappy with the appearance of my upper lip, especially when smiling. My gums are exposed and the sides of my lip curl under — more so on one side. Can this be corrected with filler only? I’ve been considering the lip flip, but I don’t like how unnatural mouth movement looks on some people and am scared of the side effects of Botox itself. Thanks for any advice!

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Answer: Treatment of "gummy smile" and lip edge curling under

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Answer: Treatment of "gummy smile" and lip edge curling under

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