I am the person who laughs the most in the world, so you will understand the problem of not liking my smile. I have a gummy smile, one of those where the top lip goes up almost to the nose and leaves all the gum visible. For years, I assumed that I had no choice: it was that smile or stop smiling and life is not for that. But, then, a solution appeared that changed everything: they told me about Botox to solve the gummy smile. AND Wow friends
I went to Dr. Mar Mira's clinic (Calle Claudio Coello, 69A, Madrid) for reasons of fate, when my friend Arturo recommended her to me. As soon as she analyzed my face, she asked me if I would like to correct my smile, and I, who had zero expectations of it being fixed, got excited.
It is important to take into account the doctor's own clarification: “this medical-aesthetic approach only works when there is hypermobility of the upper lip. If it is due to less frequent causes, such as short teeth or vertical excess of the jaw, you must go to other specialists.”
What is the process to correct a gummy smile with neuromodulators?
With the doctor's approval and the desire to see my smile without three meters of gum visible, we get to work. Or, rather, she does, because I lie down with my eyes closed and let myself be done. This is the good thing about being in professional hands, that you can relax knowing that the result will be natural and correct.
First of all, they draw the strategic points that are part of that muscular hyperactivity of lip elevation. Thus, the doctor has the guidelines to inject the neuromodulators in the right amount, reducing the excessive elevation without blocking the smile. You just have to look at the photos: the result is super natural.
Botox bothers, but it doesn't hurt
When I do this procedure, all my friends ask the same thing: “does it hurt?” Let's see, it's a puncture in the face, it's not pleasant. However, the doctor has an assistant who applies ice just before the injection, numbing the area so that the discomfort is minimal. Afterwards, you are left with a little redness that you cover with makeup, so that you leave without having a red face.
How long does the effect of neuromodulators last?
This is something very particular and depends a lot on the amount injected, the strength of the muscle and each person. The average time is between three and six months, starting to notice the effects after a couple of days and seeing the final result after a week.
In my case, I recommend it from my own experience. I have repeated this process four times now and I love how the result always looks. If you are thinking about it, I only have one recommendation: choose the medical professional who does it for you very carefully. It is essential that they do not try to change your smile, that they know how to give you subtle and effective results and that they know the methodology inside out. Not just any place or anyone will do.
