Gummy smile correction

Gummy Smile Correction

Gummy smile correction with botox Kings Hill, Kent

Botox for Gummy Smile

Gummy smile affects the esthetic and the psychological status as it usually decreases the self-confidence leading to hidden or controlling the smile. A smile with more than 2 mm exposed gingiva (gum) is called gummy smile.

 

You may feel that when you smile you show too much of your gum. Gummy smile tends to produce an unattractive smile.

 

Occasionally, the gummy smile is also aggravated by a thin upper lip that further contributes to the problem by exposing the upper gum even more. Fortunately, gummy smile can be simply and effectively corrected with Botulinum toxin (commonly known as Botox) injections to reduce the activity of the muscle that elevates the upper lip.

  • Price

    From £125

  • Treatment Time

    15 minutes

  • Longevity of results

    3 to 6 months

  • Recovery time

    No down time. Minimal swelling and redness. Usually fades away within 30minutes.

  • Number of treatments

    Full effects of the toxin are seen at 14 days. We ask our patients to book a free review at the clinic during week 3 if they feel like a top up is required.

What is Gummy Smile treatment and how does it work?

A small amount of Botulinum toxin will be injected at both sides of the junction of nostril and nose to mouth fold to weaken the muscles that pull your top lip upwards exposing your gum.

Botulinum toxin, often referred to as Botox® is a naturally occurring protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium Botulinum. The toxin blocks the transition of chemical messages sent from the nerve to cause the muscle to contract. Without these messages, the muscle stays in a resting state until the ‘messengers’ recover.

Licensed brands of botulinum toxin A include,’ Botox®, Azzalure®, Bocouture®, Xeomin®, and Dysport®. All botulinum toxins are prescription only medicines (POM) and can only be prescribed by doctors, dentists, prescribing nurses and pharmacists with a prescribing qualification, following an assessment and consultation with the qualified prescriber.
Results

After gummy smile treatment it is expected that you will start to see an improvement within 2 or 3 days when the elevation of the upper lip will gradually become less and less. The full result will be achieved 2 weeks after the treatment.

The full result of gummy smile treatment may be judged at 2-3 weeks. You may be invited to attend a review appointment at 2-3 weeks where the success of the treatment may be assessed and adjustments to your personal treatment plan made, if necessary.

You will be advised to keep the target muscles active for a few hours and to avoid extremes of heat or cold, vigorous exercise, lying down or leaning over for 4-6 hours.
Is it safe?

All treatments carry a degree of risk. All risks and complications will be discussed with you at consultation and prior to any treatment being agreed. Botulinum Toxin should be administered by a healthcare professional with specialist training. Side effects include, but are not limited to;

Bruising
Swelling at injection sites
Redness at injection sites
Asymmetry of expression
Drooping of the brow, or eyelid
Headache or a sensation of ‘tightness’ or ‘heaviness’
Adverse events are uncommon, usually occur within a few days of treatment and are expected to be temporary, usually resolving spontaneously within weeks. Your practitioner will provide aftercare advice designed to minimise risk and promote speedy recovery from any expected side effects.



Does it hurt?

A very fine needle is used (30-32 gauge) and generally Gummy Smile treatment is not painful and can be well tolerated with no anaesthetic. Ice or even numbing cream may be helpful in numbing the skin for nervous patients as well as reducing the risk of a bruise.
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