Gummy Smile Botox in Irvine, CA — Reducing Excess Gum Show
Gummy smile Botox in Irvine, CA — relaxing the lip-elevator muscles to reduce gum show. Dr. Sabeen Munib.
Gummy Smile Botox in Irvine, CA: Reducing Gum Show
Gummy smile Botox uses a small dose of neuromodulator to relax the muscles that lift the upper lip when you smile, so the lip does not rise as high and less gum shows. It is a subtle, non-surgical option for a gummy smile driven by an active upper lip.
At Spectrum Skin Clinic in Irvine, Dr. Sabeen Munib, MD first assesses why the gum shows — because Botox helps when the cause is muscular, and is the wrong tool when it is not.
Physician-Performed. Cause First.
Dr. Sabeen Munib, MD — physician with 15+ years in aesthetic medicine in Orange County.
A gummy smile can come from a hyperactive upper lip, the position of the teeth and gums, or the jaw. Dr. Munib assesses the cause before treating — because only the muscular component responds to Botox — and performs every injection personally with conservative dosing to protect a natural smile.
- Physician-only — every injection performed personally by Dr. Munib
- Cause of the gum show assessed before treatment
- Conservative dosing to avoid an uneven or heavy lip
How Gummy Smile Botox Works
Several small muscles raise the upper lip and the side of the nose when you smile. When these are very active, the lip lifts high and exposes the gum line. A small, precisely placed dose of Botox relaxes these elevators so the lip rises less, reducing the gum show.
Because the effect comes from relaxing muscle, the result is subtle and works best when the gummy smile is genuinely muscular. It does not change the teeth, gums, or jaw.
Who May Be a Candidate
Gummy smile Botox may suit patients whose excess gum show is driven by a strong, high-lifting upper lip rather than by the teeth, gums, or jaw.
- Noticeable gum show that appears mainly when smiling
- A muscular, high-lifting upper lip on smiling
- Patients wanting a subtle, non-surgical change
If the gum show comes mainly from tooth or jaw position or excess gum tissue, Botox will not address it — a dental or surgical evaluation is the right path. Sorting out the cause is what the consultation is for.
What to Expect & Timeline
Most patients notice a change within 1 to 2 weeks as the muscles relax. Results from gummy smile Botox typically last around 3 to 4 months, sometimes a little less, because these are small, active muscles.
Dr. Munib starts conservatively and reassesses, since over-relaxing the lip elevators can flatten the smile or make it uneven.
Gummy Smile Botox and the Lip Flip
Gummy smile Botox and a lip flip are related but different. Gummy smile treatment relaxes the muscles that lift the upper lip to reduce gum show; a lip flip relaxes the lip border to roll a little more pink lip into view. In some patients the two are considered together.
Which one fits depends on whether your goal is less gum show, a fuller-looking lip line, or both — something Dr. Munib will help you sort out at the consultation.
Safety
The main consideration is balance: over-relaxing the lip elevators can lead to a flat or asymmetric smile, which is why dosing is kept conservative and reassessed. Any such effect is temporary. Mild bruising is possible and usually resolves.
Botox is not advised in pregnancy, breastfeeding, or certain neuromuscular conditions. Candidacy and dosing are reviewed individually.
Recovery
There is essentially no downtime. Most patients return to normal activity right away. We ask you to stay upright and avoid rubbing the treated area for a few hours and to skip strenuous exercise for the rest of the day.
Related Treatments
Related treatments at Spectrum Skin Clinic in Irvine:
Lip Flip with Botox — rolling a little more upper lip into view; sometimes combined with gummy smile treatment.
DAO Botox — softening downturned mouth corners.
Botox (overview) — physician-administered Botox across treatment areas.
Book a Gummy Smile Botox Consultation in Irvine
Wondering whether your gummy smile would respond to Botox? Book a consultation with Dr. Sabeen Munib, MD at Spectrum Skin Clinic in Irvine. We will assess the cause and tell you honestly whether Botox — or a dental or surgical route — is the right fit.
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