Gum smile / Gummy smile

When a lot of gum is visible when talking or laughing, we call it a "gummy smile." This is not a learned trait, but rather an innate one. The cause of the excessive gum growth can be due to overactivity of the muscle that lifts the upper lip. When this muscle is temporarily suppressed with botulinum toxin, the upper lip hangs down, as it were, during speech and laughter.

The drooping upper lip covers the excessively visible gums. This effect lasts for 3-4 months. This treatment is not easy for everyone, so a consultation is required.

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You can easily book an appointment for your appointment via our online booking system.

If you would like to come for a consultation and be treated immediately, you can book a treatment straight away.

For group appointments or combination appointments, please contact us by phone or email us at info@xavierclinics.nl

Consultation with the doctor

Before all treatments, a consultation is scheduled. During this consultation, the doctor will listen to your wishes and explore the options available to achieve them. The doctor will thoroughly inform you about the pre- and aftercare, the expected results, any risks, and the recovery process for the chosen treatment.

The treatment

Once you've chosen to undergo treatment with us, we'll ask you to complete a medical questionnaire and sign a treatment agreement beforehand. If you take a lot of medication, please bring your medication list to your appointment.

Photos will be taken of you both before and after the treatment for your medical records. In some cases, the skin is locally anesthetized with a numbing cream or anesthetic solution before the treatment.

Aftercare

After the treatment, you will receive an aftercare form by email. You do not need to stay at the clinic and can go home immediately. It is common for the skin to be red and swollen after the treatment, and sometimes some bruising may occur. These side effects will disappear on their own. It is important that you cool the treated area well with the cool pack you received, if advised. If you experience severe bruising, we recommend applying Arnica cream to the treated area.

It is recommended that you avoid applying makeup to the treated areas for the first four hours after treatment. Exposure to intense heat (sun, sauna, or tanning bed) is also discouraged for one week after treatment. We advise against having a facial for two weeks after treatment. You can assess the final result after two weeks.

If you have any questions about your recovery, please feel free to contact us.

Risks

The risk of complications is very small. As with any procedure, there is a small risk of infection or allergy.