Will botox around the mouth interfere with eating? Or kissing?

Although rare, side effects from neuromodulator injections around the mouth may occur. These side effects are usually mild and should improve with time, however it is recommended you discuss with your treating provider to understand the risks associated with the therapy.

Thank you for your question. When properly administered, Botox injections can improve the appearance of a gummy smile without negatively affecting your eating and kissing abilities. A gummy smile is often caused by excess movement of the upper lip which reveals the teeth and gum line. A conservative amount of Botox can directly target the muscle that raises the upper lip when smiling to reduce the appearance of the gums.
The results of this non-surgical treatment option last for approximately 3-4 months. I recommend scheduling an in-person consultation with an experienced, board-certified injector who can address your concerns and help you decide on the best treatment option.

Botox with eating and kissing?Thank you very much for this important question. Botox can affect eating and kissing in that sometimes you cannot purse your lips as tightly as before the Botox injection. However, generally speaking small doses are applied to the lips to such a point that the risk is minimal. I think you should discuss this issue very carefully with your injector and consider all of your options before deciding to have treatment.

Botox or similar medicines can be used to treat areas of concern such as gummy smile in the lower face.This is a very difficult area to treat as there are many muscles that can cause smile and speech distortion. It is more important than ever to have experienced and skilled doctor assessing and doing the treatments.Please make sure that you see an experienced doctor for a thorough consultation and assessment prior to undergoing any treatments.Best regards and I hope this helps, Dr. Sapijaszko.

Yes, Botox can be used to improve a gummy smile and with proper placement shouldn't interfere with eating, kissing, etc. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer

If done correctly by an experienced cosmetic surgeon, Botox done for the Gummy Smile will not have any effect of the movement of the mouth for smiling, kissing, eating, etc.

Thanks for you question!  Not to worry, you can get botox to help your gummy smile and it will not interfere with your normal functioning.  You may even prefer botox over they potential surgery.  Good luck.

Yes.It can be very subtle or more obvious but typically you can anticipate that your ability to pucker tightly (sip from a straw, kiss and drink from a cup or soda can) will be diminished.  Depending on how much Botox is used, you can accomodate for this but you will notice a difference!Suggest that you start with the minimal amount of product needed and add more later, if you choose.In good health,Ellen Mahony, MD

Botox injected properly to improve a gummy smile should not impact your ability to talk, eat, or kiss. It is important to have your treatment with an experienced injector to minimize risks, such as those you mentioned, from treatment.

The appropriate amount and placement of Botox will temporarily correct a gummy smile. Properly placed Botox will not interfere with eating or kissing. I often use Botox to correct a gummy smile with great results.