Botox against a gummy smile
A gummy smile, also known as a gum smile, can affect your self-confidence if it bothers you. Fortunately, botox offers a quick and effective solution to reduce the visibility of gums when smiling. On this page, you can read about what a gummy smile is, how it occurs, how botox works as a treatment and what to expect in terms of cost, results and aftercare.
What is a gummy smile and what are its causes?
A gummy smile, or gum smile, is a smile where more than 2 millimeters of gums are visible. This can be caused by:
- An overactive upper lip muscle.
- Uneven gum growth.
- An abnormal jaw structure.
In a gummy smile, the upper lip pulls further up and inward than in most people, causing the gums to become unintentionally visible. Botox offers an effective solution for this.
Fixing a gummy smile with botox
Botox relaxes the muscle that pulls the upper lip up and inward. By partially relaxing the muscle, the upper lip remains at a natural height, making the gums less visible. The treatment is safe, quick and virtually painless, giving a natural result without making your smile disappear.
Sometimes a gummy smile treatment is combined with a lip flip with botox.
Results of a gummy smile treatment
With botox, you can count on a natural result: less visible gums when smiling, without losing your expression.
- Initial results: visible within 3 to 7 days.
- Full effect: optimal after 14 days.
- Duration of results: 3 to 6 months on average.
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Who is gum smile treatment suitable for?
Botox treatment for a gummy smile is especially appropriate if the cause is an overactive upper lip muscle. It is usually less effective if the gummy smile is caused by a structural jaw abnormality or in people with normal muscle function where the gums become visible with short teeth.
Sometimes a gummy smile treatment is combined with a lip flip with botox.
During a consultation, our experienced cosmetic doctor will discuss whether this treatment is right for you and what results you can expect.
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Course of treatment against gummy smile
Curious about how a treatment with botox can address your gummy smile?
During the consultation, you will discuss your needs and the doctor will look at the cause of your gummy smile. We create a personalized treatment plan and provide clear explanations of what to expect.
The treatment takes about 10 minutes. A fine needle is used to inject small amounts of botox into the muscle that raises the upper lip. Usually 1 to 3 punctures per side are enough to achieve the desired result. Sometimes a gummy smile treatment is combined with a lip flip with botox.
Immediately after treatment, you can resume your daily activities. The effect is visible within 3 to 7 days, and after 14 days the results are optimal.
Frequently Asked Questions
We understand that you may still have questions. Feel free to give us a call or read the questions we get frequently below.
Botox is safe when performed by an experienced and qualified physician. At DokterEs , we only work with specialized doctors with great expertise, and attention to quality and your needs is paramount. Side effects are rare and mild, such as temporary redness or slight swelling at the injection site.
The treatment is virtually painless. The injections are performed with a very fine needle. Most people experience only a slight sting, but sensitivity can vary from person to person.
At DoctorEs We maintain transparent rates. At Botox treatments are priced per region OR INDICATION. During the consultation, we will discuss which areas you would like to be treated and provide a clear indication of price.
Price botox gummy smile
€175
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