Botulinum toxin

Gummy smile

When the upper lip rises too high on smiling, the gum is widely exposed. A very small dose placed on the elevating muscle limits that rise. Precision is everything: a few millimetres separate a natural result from an asymmetric smile.

Duration: 20 min
Protocol: 1 session, check-up at 15 days

Indications

Gum widely visible when smiling
Self-consciousness when smiling
More gum showing on one side
A gummy smile of muscular origin

How it goes

The initial consultation
Examination, discussion of your request, screening for contraindications and a written plan. No procedure is carried out on the day of the first consultation: the time to think it over is yours.
Assessing expression
The face is observed at rest and then in movement: smiling, frowning, raising the eyebrows. It is this reading, not a standard grid, that determines the injection points and doses.
How the effect settles
Nothing is visible immediately. The effect appears around the third day and settles over a fortnight. It then fades gradually: no decision here is irreversible.

Frequently asked questions

Is it painful?

A numbing cream is applied beforehand and most products contain a local anaesthetic. The sensation is most often described as pressure, sometimes a brief sting.

Will my face look frozen?

It is a matter of dose and chosen points. The aim here is to soften a line without removing expression: we prefer to start light and top up at fifteen days rather than the reverse — an excess can only be corrected by waiting.

Are there contraindications?

Pregnancy, breastfeeding, an active skin infection, some autoimmune conditions and certain medications are among them. They are checked in consultation, not ticked on a form — and they can lead to a refusal.

Getting ready