My lips are much too thin and uneven for my liking and I've got a slight gummy smile. I've heard of fillers for plumping and Botox for gummy smile. Can these be done at the same time or close together? I'd like to have my smile settled by Oct. 11th I've included pictures of myself and a few different "goal smiles" that I love. And yes, I am looking to fix my hanging columella, which is a result of rhinoplasty in 2014.
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To correct a gummy smile the injections are done near the nostrils. The injections across the upper lip are sometimes used to address "smoker's lines". Results from Botox are temporary and you should return to your previous look gradually over the next few months.
It can take up to two weeks for you to see your final results from your Botox treatment. If you still have concerns after that time return to your injector for an evaluation. Results from Botox are temporary and you should return to your previous look gradually over the next few months.
When administered properly, Botox is a very conservative way to address decreasing the gummy show. Referring to your photos, I’d recommend injections not only in the LLSAN muscles, but also the Levator Labii Superioris, and Zygomaticus Minor, due to the appearance that your gummy s...
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