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

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sammyjo428Jul 2, 2017

I am looking at injectables to temporarily fix a 'gummy smile' (before looking at more permanent solutions) If I get injections to stop my upper lip from raising too high, will this mean I won't have the full function and movement of my mouth? And will it therefore interfere with the use of my mouth? Eating, drinking and kissing being concerns. Also will talking be more difficult?

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