Hi, so I have a short upper lip resulting in my mouth not naturally closing at rest. Usually, I purse my top lip ALL the time so my upper incisors don't show. I don't have a gummy smile so I'm not sure if jaw surgery or botox will help. Any help will be appreciated!! Thank you :) 1st and 2nd pics= My mouth at rest (as you can see my upper incisors show, I have a short upper lip and my mouth does not close at rest) third pic= natural smile forth pic = pursuing my top lip to cover my incisors.
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September 9, 2018
Answer: Botox may help lower upper lip in a mouth that teeth show
Thank you for your question. Sorry to see you had an unwanted outcome following your Botox treatment. If the Botox was administered too low around the crows feet, or too heavily dosed, it is possible to experience an mask-like, balled cheek appearance. You don't mention how many days have pas...
IVF is a enormous investment is time, energy, and expense. It occurs on a difficult journey to conceive when things have not gone they way the might if you were 20. If you get botox and your IVF cycle does not work, how will you feel? What is my evidence that it might be an issue? I don't have...
After four weeks, you’re probably healed from your wisdom teeth extraction. However, it’s best to get a clearance from your dentist to be sure as you may still be swollen. Other than that, getting Botox in your masseters after your procedure shouldn’t be a problem. Please consult a board-...