Reduce excessive gum show and achieve a more balanced, confident smile with Botox gummy smile correction at StudioMD Soho, a quick, natural-looking, no-downtime solution.
If your upper lip lifts too high when you smile, exposing more gum than you’d like, StudioMD Soho offers a subtle, effective treatment using precision-placed Botox. Our approach relaxes the overactive muscles responsible for excessive lift, creating a harmonized, confident smile without altering your natural expressions.
Gummy smile correction uses small amounts of Botox to relax the muscles that pull the upper lip upward when smiling. By softening these muscles, the lip rests at a more balanced height, reducing gum visibility. Results appear gradually and look completely natural.
A gummy smile often results from overactive elevator muscles that raise the upper lip too high. Botox relaxes these muscles just enough to soften the lift. Your smile still moves naturally, simply with less gum exposure. Because the dosing is highly customized, your provider can refine the amount of lip relaxation based on your specific goals. Some patients prefer a very subtle softening, while others want a more defined reduction in gum show. The approach is always adjusted to your natural anatomy.
Gummy smile treatment provides a more balanced smile without the need for surgery, downtime, or major alterations. Benefits include reduced gum visibility, improved lip-to-tooth proportion, smoother smile movement, and results that appear natural, not “frozen.” It’s a quick treatment with fast recovery.
Ideal candidates are individuals whose gum visibility is caused primarily by lip movement rather than dental structure. If your upper lip lifts high when you smile but rests normally at rest, you're likely a great candidate. Your provider will evaluate your anatomy, smile pattern, and desired changes.
Your provider identifies the precise injection points, usually at the base of the nose, and administers small amounts of Botox using a fine needle. The procedure takes approximately 10 minutes and is associated with minimal discomfort. Most patients return to normal activities immediately.
Recovery is minimal. You may experience tiny injection-site bumps or mild redness that fades within minutes to hours. Avoid rubbing the area, intense exercise, and lying flat for the first few hours to help the product settle properly.
You’ll receive clear aftercare instructions to ensure optimal settling and symmetry. Most patients find the recovery extremely manageable and can return to work, errands, and social plans immediately after treatment.
Most patients begin to notice softening of the lip lift within 3–5 days, with full results typically appearing around two weeks later. Your injector will review aftercare instructions and help you plan treatments around work, events, or photography. Follow-up appointments are available to assess movement and adjust dosage if needed.
Results look natural — your smile still moves, but with a more balanced lip position. Botox typically lasts about three to four months, depending on the level of muscle activity. Many patients achieve and maintain results with routine follow-ups, and adjustments can be made over time to achieve their preferred degree of lift.
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No. When performed correctly, the treatment softens excessive lip elevation without limiting your ability to smile naturally.
Most patients feel only a quick pinch. The injections use very fine needles, and discomfort is brief and mild.
Initial changes appear in 3–5 days, with full results visible at two weeks once the muscles fully relax.
Yes. Many patients pair both treatments for improved lip shape, symmetry, and overall smile balance.
No, movement gradually returns as the product fades, allowing you to schedule maintenance sessions comfortably.
