I did Botox a week ago for gummy smile and now upper lip goes down and is looking bad? How can I fix it? (Photos)

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.

Hello, and thank you for reaching out to us.Botox can assist with this so that your upper lip is augmented/lengthened to conceal the gum. Following the initial treatment you can follow up with consistent treatments to maintain the look you've achieved. The look that works for you!Good luck, please let us know how it goes.-Dr. Constantino Mendieta

Thank you for your question. Treating the gummy smile really depends on assessing what is contributing to the gummy smile. There are two muscle sets that are often targeted with the gummy smile and depending on the degree of gummy show and which muscle set is dominating the gummy smile determines the target muscle as well as the dosage.

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs. I would allow another full week to go by to ensure that all of your Botox has begun to work as it may correct any subtle asymmetry.  Unfortunately if you still do not like your smile at that time you will have to wait until the Botox wears off to regain your former appearance.  Hope this helps.

Thank you for your question jsearena. Botox is a purified protein used to address wrinkles associated with facial expressions. A small amount of Botox (2-4 units per side) can be placed just to the side of the nostrils to address the gummy smile. The gummy smile is seen in some people who when they smile, the lips go up so much that the gums are visible in addition to the teeth. Results are assessed by comparing pictures of the patient smiling before and at least two weeks after a treatment. Please follow up with your doctor for specific recommendations. Good luck!