Botulinum Toxin Treatments

Gummies

A gummy smile or as its technically known, excessive gingival display is when the upper lip is raised too far when smiling, revealing 2-4mm of gum. A number of factors can contribute to this but it can occur because of a short upper lip or an overactive orbicularis oris muscle. A gummy smile can often make a person feel self-conscious and can impact on the freedom one normally has when wanting to laugh, smile or even talk. Because a smile is the most recognised expression in the world and is the cornerstone of social interaction treating this with a very small, well placed botulinum injection can be life changing.

Price guide: $72

Before and after photos of a gummy treatment. Note how the gums are no longer visible and the upper lip sits nicely at the level of the teeth.

This area is an off label usage. Reference: Rzany. 1st meeting of experts Botulinum toxin A in Aesthetic Dermatology. Kosmetische Medizin Cosmetic Medicine 2003;1-7

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