We talk about a gummy smile when the gums are no longer covered by the lips when the patient smiles. This is a fairly common reason why patients see an aesthetics doctor because it is often a cause of hang-ups.
The main cause of this “flaw” is the hypercontractility of the muscles that lift the upper lip.
The treatment offered by aesthetic medicine involves carrying out precise injections into these muscles in order to relax this area.
In just a few days, the lips lift slightly less when you smile and naturally cover the gums and part of the teeth.
Simultaneously, the nasolabial folds are less marked because the area moves less vigorously.
These relaxing injections need repeating every 4 to 6 months, on average.
The fee charged to treat a gummy smile depends on the amount of product needed to sufficiently relax the muscles but starts at 250 euros per session.
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FAQ — Your questions about gummy smile
What is a gummy smile and how does the treatment work?
A gummy smile occurs when the upper lip does not sufficiently cover the gums when smiling, mainly due to overactive lip-elevating muscles. Precise injections near these muscles relax them, reducing how far the upper lip rises when smiling.
Are there any other effects of this treatment?
The nasolabial folds also appear less marked, as these muscles are less toned — a beneficial side effect of the targeted relaxation.
When do the results appear and how long do they last?
The results appear within a few days: the lip then covers the gums and part of the teeth. The treatment needs to be repeated every 4 to 6 months on average to maintain the effect.
How much does it cost?
The fee depends on the amount of product needed to achieve effective relaxation, starting at 300 euros per session.
