Gummy Smile Correction
Neurotoxin-based treatment that relaxes the muscle responsible for over-elevating the upper lip — softening how much gum shows when you smile
Price:
$200 | member pricing: $175
Time in Chair:
10 minutes
Downtime:
none
Visible Effects
5-7 days
Duration:
6-8 weeks
*Per-unit pricing is available (minimum 40 units) — whether you're combining multiple areas or building afully customized plan. We'll always guide you toward the most efficient and cost-effective option
Where you’ll see the difference
A smile that shows more gum than you’d like
Upper lip that lifts too high when smiling
A smile that feels unbalanced or overly exposed
Creasing or puckering above the upper lip during smiling
What it is
This treatment is designed to gently reduce how much your upper lip pulls upward when you smile — especially if your lip lifts so high it reveals more gum than you’re comfortable with. It’s a subtle shift, but it can make your smile feel more balanced and less exposed.
How it works
A small dose of neurotoxin is placed into the muscle (levator labii superioris alaeque nasi) responsible for over-lifting the upper lip. By relaxing this movement slightly, the lip doesn’t rise as high — softening the appearance of a gummy smile without freezing your expression
What to expect
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No special prep needed. Just come with a clean face and avoid blood thinners if possible.
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Quick, targeted injections at key points — most clients feel only a light pinch.
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No downtime. Full effect appears in 5–7 days.
Supporting your results
Subtle lip treatments require clarity before you begin. Whether it’s neurotoxin for gummy smile, a lip flip, or lip enhancement, each influences lip balance in its own way — and sometimes the treatment you expect isn’t the one that will deliver the balance you’re after. In other cases, a thoughtful combination may be the best approach.
Clear guidance on how these options fit together always comes first — before anything begins — so your choices feel clear, aligned, and never a surprise.
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→Lip Flip — A subtle neurotoxin treatment that relaxes movement at the lip border. Sometimes used instead of, or alongside, gummy smile treatment
→Lip Enhancement — A Filler treatment that restores shape, balance, or definition. In some cases, it may be the better fit than a lip flip. [Link to page]
Frequently asked questions
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Not at all. The goal is to relax the lip’s upward pull — not to freeze your expression. You’ll still smile and emote normally, just without as much gum showing.
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Both treatments use neurotoxin, but they target different things. A Gummy Smile treatment reduces how much your upper lip lifts when you smile — especially if it’s showing more gum than you’d like.
A Lip Flip, on the other hand, enhances the shape and visibility of your upper lip at rest — making the lip look slightly fuller without adding volume. Some clients do both for a more defined and proportional smile, but each works on its own too.
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Absolutely. While each treatment can work on its own, combining them can soften gum show and enhance upper lip shape — which is why we often recommend it. We’ll guide what makes the most sense based on your goals.
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That’s exactly the kind of nuance we plan for. We use conservative dosing and adjust placement based on your anatomy and goals — this isn’t one-size-fits-all.
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You’ll start to notice a difference in about 5 days, with full results settling in by day 7.
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Results typically last 6–8 weeks, sometimes a bit less due to how much this area moves. If you love the effect, we can maintain it with regular visits.
If you’re unsure or want to try it just once, that’s okay too — the treatment fades naturally, and we always start with a conservative dose.
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Not at all. The treatment only reduces how much your upper lip pulls upward when you smile — it won’t interfere with how you speak, eat, or move your mouth in day-to-day life.