Treatment Overview
A more balanced smile achieved in a single 15-minute appointment, with no downtime.
Your result is achieved by precisely targeting the overactive upper lip muscles that cause excessive gum display. Anti-wrinkle injections gently limit the upward pull of the lip when smiling, reducing visibility of your gum line when injected.
This creates a natural more balanced smile that shows your teeth, not your gums, without surgical intervention. Book your consultation to learn if this gummy smile treatment is right for you.
Key Benefits
Reduced gum show
Confident smile
Natural results
Quick treatment
Ideal For
Gummy smile
Excessive gum display
Smile enhancement
Frequently Asked Questions
Anti-wrinkle injection treatment for gummy smile can help you to reduce visibility of excessive gum tissue when you smile.
Anti-wrinkle medication is injected into muscles above your mouth that cause excessive lifting of your lips when smiling.
It works by relaxing the muscles that cause excessive lifting of your lips. Your lips lift will be reduced when smiling, and your gums will be less visible.
There's no downtime with this treatment, but there are a few things to be consider after treatment. You should avoid rubbing or touching the treated area, skip strenuous exercise, avoid heat such as saunas, and avoid lying face down for the first 24 hours after treatment.
This is suitable for people who have excessive gum show when smiling due to excessive lip lift. It is most suitable where lip filler cannot fully correct and reduce gum show.
This treatment is unsuitable during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or with certain neuromuscular conditions. It is also not suitable if your symptoms are due to skeletal jaw issues, excess gum tissue rather than hyperactive lip muscles, or teeth misalignment.
You will see some results immediately after treatment, but your full result will appear around 2 weeks after your treatment as the anti-wrinkle medication takes full effect.
Results from this treatment last between 3-6 months. This can vary from person to person however as certain factors, such as increasing amounts of strenuous activity can reduce longevity of results.
Yes we always aim to produce natural looking results. This is done by careful and precise injections through a deep knowledge of facial anatomy, as well as not over-injecting and freezing the area. You may feel you need more toxin after your initial session, which is normal as it can be topped up in your follow-up appointment to avoid over-injecting.
You will need one full treatment session as well as a follow-up session to make any adjustments if necessary.
The key difference is that surgical treatment will be permanent. But, it is not for everyone, and some people prefer a minimally invasive procedure with fewer long-term risks and complications.
Yes, many clients will combine this treatment with lip fillers with us or cosmetic dentistry for a combination result.
This treatment is not painful but rather slightly uncomfortable, with a sharp scratch as the needle is inserted. You can opt for numbing cream prior to injection, if you prefer.
You might experience minor side effects such as redness, swelling, or bruising in the treated area. These will usually subside within 1-3 days.
Incorrect dosing or placement could result in more serious issues such as an asymmetrical result, or over-relaxation of the lip muscles which can cause speech or eating difficulties. This is why it is important to see a qualified and experienced medical practitioner with strong knowledge of facial anatomy and proper dosing.