I have a gummy smile, yesterday I took the first Botox injections in my upper lips, after 12 hours I did not notice any change how long do I need to notice any change?
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When using BOTOX for unusual areas, i.e. gummy smile, you need to use a expert Botox injector only. Sounds like the treatments were done correctly. And the results are point on. YES! the lip appears to flatten when the orbicular oris muscle is paralyzed. Thus the longer, flat effect. And NO...
It can take up to 14 days for you to see your final result from your Botox treatment. If after that time you still have concerns return to your injector for an evaluation. A quick touch up could be all you need to give you the results you are hoping for.
You have a couple of options to improve the appearance of your top lip. You can have a Botox lip flip which will expose more of the "pink part" of the upper lip. You can also add fillers for more volume. See an expert injector near you to learn more.
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