GummySmile
Botulotoxin mapping to soften a high lip so less gum shows when you smile.
Overview
What is a gummy smile treatment?
Gummy Smile is performed with Botox, Dysport, Jeuveau, or Xeomin — we choose the product for your anatomy, history, and how you want to move. When the upper lip lifts too high, a small dose can keep more of the lip covering the gum so the smile looks less gingiva-heavy.
This is mapped to this area rather than a full-face default. The goal is a specific change, not a frozen face.
Why patients choose it
Key benefits
- Less gum show on a full smile when muscle, not tooth length, is the main issue
- Quick visit with little to no downtime
- Results typically settle over 3–14 days and last about three to four months
- Can be combined with other wrinkle-relaxer or filler work when the plan calls for it
Treatment details
Areas & what to expect
This treatment
The lip-elevator muscles mapped to your smile — not a one-point default. Teeth and gum height still matter; we will say when dentistry belongs first.
Your visit
Your provider reviews goals and movement, then maps injection points before cleansing the skin. Small amounts are placed with a fine needle; most visits take 15–20 minutes.
Avoid rubbing or lying flat for several hours, and skip strenuous exercise the rest of the day. We typically see you back around two weeks if a refinement is needed.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this treatment — your provider will cover anything specific to you at consultation.
How is gummy smile treatment different from a regular Botox visit?
We are treating the lip elevators, not the teeth. If crown length or gum height is the issue, we will say dentistry belongs first.
How long does it last?
Most patients see about three to four months of effect. Consistent treatment makes maintenance more predictable; it does not make results permanent.
Will I look frozen?
Not if we dose for this area and your movement. We preserve expression on purpose and would rather add units at a two-week follow-up than overdo the first visit.
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Two decades
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Related treatments
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Ready for Gummy Smile?
Schedule a consultation at our New York studio. New and returning patients welcome.