A gummy smile, also known as excessive gingival display, is characterised by the display of an excessive amount of gum under the upper lip.

Strong lip muscles are typically the cause of a gummy smile.

The treatment involves injecting into the muscles that elevate the upper lip. These injections weaken the muscles over time, reducing the upward pull on the face and allowing the upper lip to cover the gums above

HOW GUMMY SMILE INJECTIONS WORK

Gummy smiles are treated by injecting into the Levator Labii Superioris muscle of the upper lip to achieve the ideal smile. These injections relax the muscle, enabling the lips to provide more coverage to the upper gum when smiling.

This reduces movement in the upper lip slightly, preventing excessive retraction and showcasing a large amount of gum while smiling.

DURATION OF EFFECT

The procedure typically lasts around 20 minutes. It takes approximately 2 weeks for the treatment to reach its peak effect and lasts for 3-4 months.

Although Gummy Smile injections require regular maintenance, patients are pleased with the non-invasive nature of the treatment and its lack of downtime.

GUMMY SMILE CORRECTION

You may also consider gentle lip filler Injections alongside anti-wrinkle injections to help reduce an overly gummy smile.