Smiling is the most important part of facial expression. However, in some people, excessive visibility of gums during smiling can create an aesthetically disturbing appearance.
In medicine, this condition is called “Gummy Smile”.
Gummy Smile generally occurs due to excessive gum visibility, excessive movement of upper lip muscles, or disproportions in tooth structure.
Fortunately, this condition has a quick and effective solution that does not require surgical intervention: Gummy Smile Treatment with Botox.
Dr. Ezgi Eryılmaz achieves excellent results with botox applications that make your smile natural and balanced by analyzing facial muscle anatomy and aesthetic proportions in detail.
What is Gummy Smile Botox?
Gummy Smile botox is a minimally invasive procedure performed to prevent excessive upward pulling of the upper lip muscles during smiling.
In this procedure, botulinum toxin (botox) is injected in very small doses into the muscles that lift the upper lip.
This way, without completely blocking lip movement, only the excessively contracting muscles are relaxed.
As a result, the smile becomes more balanced, gums become invisible, and a natural aesthetic balance is achieved.
The botox effect lasts an average of 4 to 6 months and its permanence increases with regular applications.
How is Gummy Smile Botox Performed?
The application is quite short and comfortable. It is completed within an average of 10-15 minutes.
1-) Examination and Planning:
First, Dr. Ezgi Eryılmaz analyzes your facial muscle structure. It is determined which muscles will receive botox according to your smile shape.
2-) Application:
The lip area is numbed with local anesthetic cream. Botox injection is performed with fine-tipped needles.
3-) Result:
You can return to social life immediately after the procedure. Initial effects are seen within 3-5 days, full results appear around day 10.
Your smile remains natural after the application, but your gums are no longer visible.
Who is Gummy Smile Botox Suitable For?
Gummy Smile botox is suitable for anyone who is bothered by the prominent visibility of gums during smiling.
It is most frequently preferred in the following cases:
- More than 3 mm of gum visibility when smiling,
- Excessive upward lifting of the upper lip,
- Lip-gum disproportion,
- Still prominent gum appearance after gum aesthetics,
- Patients who do not want surgical intervention.
Botox procedure is not recommended for pregnant women, nursing mothers, and individuals with muscle diseases.
Advantages of Gummy Smile Botox
- Not surgical: No incisions, stitches, or recovery time required.
- Quick results: Applied in just a few minutes, results become evident within 3-5 days.
- Natural appearance: Lip movements are preserved, only excessive muscle movement is limited.
- Temporary and safe: Botox effect decreases over time; does not pose a risk for those who want permanent change.
- High patient satisfaction: Provides an aesthetic touch that completes smile design.
What Should Be Considered After Application?
The recovery process after Gummy Smile botox is very short, but some small points should be noted:
- Do not sleep face down for the first 24 hours,
- Do not massage the application area,
- Avoid excessive facial movements for the first few hours,
- Do not use hot bath or sauna on the same day,
- Stay away from alcohol and intense exercise for 24 hours.
With these simple precautions, the effect of botox is preserved for a long time after the procedure.
How Long Does Gummy Smile Botox Effect Last?
Initial effects begin to be seen within 3-5 days, full result settles on day 10.
Although the permanence of botox varies from person to person, it lasts an average of 4 to 6 months.
In applications performed at regular intervals, muscles lose the habit of excessive contraction and the effect duration can extend up to 8 months.
That is, a more permanent, more balanced smile is achieved with each application.
Gummy Smile Botox Prices (2025)
Prices may vary depending on the botox brand used, dose amount, and the clinic where the application is performed.
Dr. Ezgi Eryılmaz achieves both natural and effective results by making personalized dose adjustments according to each patient’s facial muscle structure.
Frequently Asked Questions
1-) Is Gummy Smile botox painful?
No. It is painless as anesthetic cream is applied before the procedure.
2-) Will my smile remain natural after botox?
Yes. Dr. Ezgi Eryılmaz only reduces excessive contraction without completely stopping muscle movements; this way your smile looks natural.
3-) Does it return to its previous state when the effect wears off?
Yes. When the effect of botox wears off, muscle activity slowly returns to normal.
4-) Is Gummy Smile botox harmful?
No. Botulinum toxin is a medically approved safe substance. It carries no risk when performed by a specialist physician.
5-) How many sessions are required?
Usually one session is sufficient. However, it can be repeated after 6 months when the effect decreases.
An Aesthetic and Natural Smile is Now Possible
Don’t hide your self-confidence when you smile — because now you can have a natural smile without visible gums with just a few minutes of procedure without the need for surgery.
Dr. Ezgi Eryılmaz plans Gummy Smile botox application completely personalized for you by evaluating facial muscle anatomy, lip movements, and aesthetic proportions together.
Result: a natural, balanced, and elegant smile.
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