Gummy Smile Treatment

i’m showing too much gum when i smile, can wrinkle relaxers help?

A smile is a beautiful thing. For some people, that joy might be affected by a condition known as a gummy smile.

A gummy smile is when your smile reveals more of your gums than you would like. Whether you consider your smile “too gummy” is largely a matter of opinion. But you should know that it is a common concern.

Genetics play a significant role in the cause. However, other causes of a gummy smile include:

• Shorter than average teeth.

• Shorter upper lip.

• An upper lip that lifts too high when smiling.

• Excessive gum growth.

• Excessive growth of facial bones.

Whilst anti wrinkle injections (wrinkle relaxers) cannot address anatomical issues it can dramatically improve your gummy smile and provide outstanding results.

what to expect after treatment

Following anti-wrinkle injections (wrinkle relaxers) there may be mild swelling and redness at the injection points and occasionally bruising.

Normal activities can be resumed and you can definitely return to work.

There are some general precautions that should be taken to reduce the risks of side effects and to obtain the best results. I will provide you with your aftercare instructions.

You will be requested to return to the clinic 2 weeks following your treatment to assess your results.

are there any risks?

Anti wrinkle injections (wrinkle relaxers) are one of the most researched medications in the world and have an excellent safety profile.

However, anti wrinkle injections (wrinkle relaxers) are a medical procedure and therefore some risk is involved.

Injection related after effects can include slight redness, bruising and mild pain.

I am very experienced and have excellent knowledge of facial anatomy. All due care with regards to technique will be taken to minimise complications and ensure an optimal effect.

3 other possible risks include:

• Lack of results.

• Over relaxation of the muscles resulting in compromised mouth movement.

• Lengthening of the upper lip due to over relaxion of muscles.

Thankfully, such potential side effects are rare and are temporary.

Those who are pregnant or breastfeeding, have an underlying neurological condition such as Myasthena Gravis cannot be treated with anti wrinkle injections (wrinkle relaxers).

how long do results last?

Gummy smile results are not instant following anti wrinkle injections (wrinkle relaxers) and they will evolve within 14 days.

For most people, the effect will last 3-4 months in commonly treated areas, however this will vary according to the dose that you have received and the exact area that was treated.

Longevity of wrinkle relaxer results will be discussed at your consultation.

what is the cost of a gummy smile treatment?

We are all different, but in most cases a gummy smile treatment on its own is $165.

Gummy smile treatment is very affordable as typically low doses are required.

If you are having other treatments at the same time, your gummy smile treatment will be charged by the unit and this will be further discussed at your consultation.

Attentive Aesthetics choose to use the premium grade, original and most extensively researched brand of wrinkle relaxer.

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) prohibits the advertisement (including price) of prescription only medicine, which may be utilised for your rejuvenation treatment.

Information regarding pricing will be provided following a thorough consultation and it has been determined that you are a candidate for treatment.