What Is a Gummy Smile?
A gummy smile refers to a condition where an excessive amount of gum tissue is visible when smiling. This can create an unbalanced appearance between the visible teeth and gums, which some people find unattractive.
Benefits of the treatment Gummy Smile Correction
How a Gummy Smile Is Corrected
A hyperactive lifting muscle is often responsible for raising the upper lip too far when smiling, leading to a gummy smile. This effect can be corrected by injecting a muscle relaxant, such as Botox, to reduce the activity of the muscle.
The Advantages of Treatment with Botox
Correcting a gummy smile with Botox injections is straightforward and involves no downtime. The treatment is quick, and you can return to your normal activities immediately afterward.
The Treatment Process
Consultation
At Traumpraxis Hamburg, we provide a detailed consultation about the possibilities and limitations of Botox treatment for correcting a gummy smile. We also discuss whether another treatment method might be more effective in your specific case.
Professional Injections
Once the injection points are marked, the actual treatment takes only a few minutes and is largely painless.
After the Gummy Smile Treatment
At our Traumpraxis Hamburg, you receive a free touch-up 14 days after every muscle relaxant treatment. This way we make sure that your result meets your expectations exactly. After the Botox injection, it may be helpful to cool the treated area briefly to prevent swelling and irritation. Generally, you can resume your daily routine immediately after the treatment.
How Long Does the Gummy Smile Correction Last?
Botulinum toxin is gradually broken down by the body. The exact duration varies from person to person, depending on factors such as metabolism. Typically, the effect lasts around six months.
How Often Should a Correction Be Repeated?
Botox treatment can be easily repeated after four to six months, assuming there are no individual contraindications. Before any refresher treatment, we will conduct a consultation to ensure that there are no factors preventing the procedure.
Risks of Gummy Smile Correction with Botox
Botox injections can occasionally cause an overreaction in the treated muscles, leading to temporary restrictions in facial movement or asymmetries. Therefore, it is essential to have such treatments performed by experienced specialists. In patients with herpes, laser treatment may in some circumstances trigger a herpes outbreak. With all of the procedures we offer, the skin may also be noticeably more irritated than usual for two to three days after the treatment. Swelling is also possible.
Costs of Gummy Smile Correction
At Traumpraxis Hamburg, Botox injections for correcting a gummy smile start from €149*. Gummy smile correction is not a medically necessary procedure. Unfortunately, the costs are therefore not covered by health insurance.
| Treatment | With muscle relaxant |
| Duration | 30 minutes |
| Pain | minimal |
| Recovery time | immediate |
| Longevity | 6-8 months |
| Gummy Smile Correction | from €99* |
* Actual services are billed according to the German medical fee schedule (GOÄ).
FAQ about Gummy Smile
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What Is a Gummy Smile?
A gummy smile is when more than 3 millimeters of gum are visible when smiling or laughing. Many people perceive this as unattractive.
What Can You Do About a Gummy Smile?
Botulinum toxin can effectively counteract a gummy smile. Botox injections are quick, easy, and produce clear results.
How Long Does a Gummy Smile Correction Last?
The correction typically lasts for around six months.
How Much Does a Gummy Smile Correction Cost?
We offer gummy smile correction at Traumpraxis Hamburg starting from €149*.