PERSONALIZED TREATMENT
Gummy Smile
Explore options for reducing excess gum show when smiling.
About this treatment
Small off-label botulinum toxin injections may reduce upper-lip elevation in selected patients. The cause of excess gum display should be assessed first.
At your consultation, we review your goals, medical history, treatment suitability, potential risks, alternatives and expected duration. Individual results vary.
About Gummy Smile
Off-label injections can reduce selected upper-lip elevator muscle activity in patients whose lip rises excessively when smiling.
Who May Be a Candidate?
Selected patients after evaluating dental, gum and jaw-related causes of excess gum display.
What to Expect
The clinician assesses your smile and places small injections when appropriate. Results are temporary.
Results, Recovery & Safety
Smile asymmetry, excessive lip lowering, altered speech or difficulty eating and drinking. Effects are temporary and vary by individual. Discuss medical conditions, medications, previous botulinum toxin treatments and possible alternatives during your consultation. Seek urgent care for difficulty speaking, swallowing or breathing after treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do results last? Duration depends on the treatment area, dose and individual response. Your clinician will discuss appropriate follow-up.
Is there downtime? Many patients resume usual activities soon after treatment, but tenderness or bruising may occur. Follow individualized aftercare instructions.
Is it FDA-approved? Approval depends on the indication. Some cosmetic and body applications are off-label; your clinician can explain the distinction.