Lip Flip + Gummy Smile
General
Some indivudals have a smile which shows a larger proportion of their gums which is termed a “Gummy Smile”. A specific muscle which is used to elevate the lip is responsible for lifting it up to the same extent. Therefore the aim of this procedure is to target this muscle to prevent it from overlifting, thereby reducing the amount of gum showing when a person smiles.
The other effect of this treatment can be to evert the lips outwards to create the appearance that the top lip is wider.
Over treatment in this area can cause difficulties with pursing lips and can result in crooked smile or drooling.
How does it work
Some indivudals have a smile which shows a larger proportion of their gums which is termed a “Gummy Smile”. A specific muscle which is used to elevate the lip is responsible for lifting it up to the same extent. Therefore the aim of this procedure is to target this muscle to prevent it from overlifting, thereby reducing the amount of gum showing when a person smiles.
The other effect of this treatment can be to evert the lips outwards to create the appearance that the top lip is wider.
Over treatment in this area can caused difficulties with pursing lips and can result in crooked smile or drooling. Its best to start at a lower dose
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Due to TGA restrictions imposed from 1 June 2024, we are not permitted to provide further detail as to the treatment even in the form of educational content. Please be wary of promotional material from overseas which are in the form of advertising and do not provide adequate education.
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Additionally, treatments vary between individuals.