If you think that too much of your gums are on show when you smile, Botox treatment for gummy smile could help.
Several factors can contribute to a gummy smile. These include the way your teeth have grown and their size, the size of your lips, an overgrowth of your jaw, and a hyperactive upper lip.
If the main cause of your gummy smile is hyperactivity of your upper lip, then anti-wrinkle injections could help. A gummy smile can be effectively corrected with Botulinum Toxin. It's a quick and simple treatment and a small amount of Botox can be placed strategically to reduce excessive gum showing.
Botox or other brands of botulinum toxin, such as Bocouture, Azzalure, Letybo and Nuceiva will relax the muscles causing hyperactivity so the lip is repositioned and hides your gums.
If you have botulinum toxin injections to treat your gummy smile, then you can expect a quick (less than an hour) and pain-free procedure. You'll just feel a sharp scratch as the injections go in.
There may be some redness and swelling around injection points, but this will calm down after a few hours. Normal activity can resume immediately after treatment.
The full result of gummy smile reduction treatment usually takes two weeks to take effect and will last three to six months.
Seeing someone with experience in gummy smile treatment is far more important than getting a cheap deal!
Gummy smile Botox (and wrinkle reduction botulinum toxin treatment in general) is a minimally invasive procedure and prices can range from £200 to £400, often depending on the clinic location and practitioner expertise.
Side effects from Botox and other brands of botulinum toxins are rare, but can include:
Headaches
Asymmetric smile
Swelling, pain and bruising around the injection site
Allergic reaction
Dry eyes or mouth
The most dangerous complications are double vision and difficulty breathing, but these are thankfully extremely rare.
If you experience any side effects or complications, contact your practitioner immediately.
Find someone with specific experience in treating gummy smiles. Lots of practitioners will use Botox for general lines and wrinkles, but won't be well-versed in injecting this area.
We highly recommend that you only undergo treatment with a medically-qualified professional, who will have undergone training in anatomy and physiology, as well as be accountable to a regulatory body such as the General Medical Council (GMC), Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), or General Dental Council (GDC).
They should also be able to advise you of the risks of injectable treatment and be confident in handling complications if they arise. Any issues should be discussed at your review appointment and further adjustments can be made to achieve your desired results if necessary.
As always, if you have any questions you can use our Botox Q&A where you can ask for more advice direct from a trusted, experienced medical practitioner.
Dr Home ensures she provides a thorough consultation, to find out what her clients hopes and expectations are, whilst giving an honest assessment of outcomes, to tailor treatment to their goal. Her ai...[READ MORE]
Market Studios, 18-23 Greenwich Market, Durnford Street, London, SE10 9HZ
Edinburgh's renowned skin clinic offering injectable, microneedling, HydraFacial and laser treatments to refresh and fine-tune your natural looks.[READ MORE]
32-34 Alva Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4PY
London’s premier face and body rejuvenation clinic. Designed with rejuvenation and relaxation in mind, here at Cavendish Clinic and Medispa, we want to make you feel special. [READ MORE]
185 New Kings Road, Parsons Green, London, SW6 4SW
Get a head start on ageing with Laser Skin Care Clinic’s cosmetic injections and acne scar treatment available in London and Ealing. We offer a round of injectables that make your skin healthy...[READ MORE]
121 Broadway, Ealing, W13 9BE
At Re-Enhance Skin and Body Clinic we offer a comprehensive range of treatments. These include non-surgical cosmetic treatments such as anti-wrinkle injections and vein removal through to minor surgi...[READ MORE]
17 Cecil Road, Hale, WA15 9NZ
The Wellfield Skin Clinic is a CQC registered skin clinic, located in Windsor, Berkshire. We specialise in treatments such as mole removal, dermal fillers, non-surgical rhinoplasty, skin tag removal...[READ MORE]
Alma Medica, 47 Alma Road, Windsor, SL4 3HH
NW1 aesthetics specialises in advanced aesthetic treatments and skin rejuvenation. Led by independent nurse prescribers with over 30 years nursing experience, they pride themselves in offering bes...[READ MORE]
1 Harley Street, London, W1G 8QH
Escape Aesthetics based in Bedfordshire is an award-winning family business run by Fully-Qualified Aesthetic Practitioners, mother and daughter duo- Shamem and Aniqah Jamal. [READ MORE]
14 high street, Toddington , LU5 6by
Founded in 2011, Cavendish Clinic is a collaboration between several leading consultant doctors from top London teaching hospitals. Offering bespoke treatments in a luxury setting, the team, which has...[READ MORE]
13 Kensington Church Street, Kensington, London, W8 4LF
