Botox Gummy Smile Ogden Utah
A gummy smile can draw unwanted attention, leaving you feeling self concious when smiling or laughing in gatherings or when posing for photos. Even with healthy teeth, excessive gum show can make your smile feel unbalanced and affect your confidence in everyday moments.
Botox gummy smile treatment offers a simple, non-surgical solution to improve your smile by relaxing the muscles that lift the upper lip, which reduces the amount of gum that shows. Schedule your appointment today for a subtle, natural improvement in your smile.
What is Gummy Smile Botox and How Does It Work?
A gummy smile occurs when too much upper gum tissue is visible when laughing or smiling. It happens due to genetic reasons, overactive upper lip muscles, overgrowth of gum tissue, jaw structure, and teeth positioning. The Botulinum treatment works by relaxing the muscle that excessively elevates the upper lip.
This treatment reduces excessive muscle contraction, causing the lip to settle lower. So, it reveals more teeth and less gum when you smile, creating a softer and more balanced smile that looks completely natural and expressive.
Meet The Team
Dr. Charles Ivester
MD, PhD | Owner | Medical Director
Dr. Charles Ivester, with almost 30 years of experience in procedural medicine have performed thousands of simple and complex aesthetic procedures. His medical journey began in the U.S. Air Force, where he served as a flight medic and paramedic, gaining early trauma and procedural experience. He is board-certified in Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care, Internal Medicine, and Sleep Medicine. He specializes in 3DHD body contouring, liposuction, and skin tightening. Using advanced, minimally invasive techniques, he permanently remove fat and sculpt the body with surgical precision.
Angela Ivester
CRNA | RN | Founder
With over 25 years of experience, Angela Salerno brings a rare blend of clinical expertise, surgical precision, and aesthetic artistry to every patient interaction. She is Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) and a driving force behind Royale Aesthetics and Beauty. Angela specializes in advanced body contouring, skin tightening, and hormone optimization therapies. Whether she’s sculpting curves with 3DHD lipo, restoring confidence with FaceTite, or guiding women through life-changing hormone balancing, Angela is dedicated to providing clinical excellence.
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What to Expect from Botox Gummy Smile Treatment?
It is a quick and personalized treatment that balances your smile. During your consultation, our board-certified doctors will carefully evaluate your facial anatomy, muscle activity, and desired results to customize your treatment plan. This allows us to determine the dosage and injection points for a balanced and natural-looking smile.
The treatment typically takes 20 to 30 minutes with minimal discomfort and requires no downtime. It is administered in small, controlled amounts into the muscles that lift the upper lip. By relaxing these overactive muscles, the lip doesn’t lift as high as before when you smile, making your smile appear softer and more confident.
Botox Gummy Smile Side Effects and Aftercare Tips
Every cosmetic treatment has some risks, but when performed by trained professionals, most patients experience mild and short-term effects. Slight redness, swelling, and tenderness, minor bruising, or nausea are common and typically fade within a few days.
Botulinum toxin can migrate from the targeted area and cause dangerous side effects. If you experience eyelid or brow drooping, upper lip lengthening, difficulty breathing or swallowing, asymmetrical smile, speaking, and vision problems after the treatment, seek medical help immediately.
Serious side effects are rare and can be prevented by following the aftercare instructions. For the first 24 to 48 hours, avoid touching the area, massaging, and extreme heat exposure. Staying upright for several hours after the Botox gummy smile correction treatment prevents it from migrating or causing swelling and helps achieve the desired results smoothly.
Expected Results Timeline and Longevity
Patients often ask, how long does it take for Botox gummy smile treatment to work. Initial improvements start to appear in 3 to 5 days, and the full effects will be seen after two weeks, as the muscles fully relax. The reduced gum exposure will make your smile look more balanced without freezing your facial expressions.
The results typically last around 3 to 6 months as its effects wear off and the muscles regain their movement. The longevity of results also depends on your metabolism, muscle activity, and lifestyle. Follow-up treatments at Royale Med Spa help extend results and prevent excessive muscle movement from returning, allowing you to maintain a naturally confident smile for a long time.
How Many Botox Units are Needed for a Gummy Smile?
Gummy smile Botulinum treatment uses a small amount of the product to reduce how high the upper lip lifts when you smile or talk. Most patients require one to two units, between the upper lip area and nose, to reduce excessive gum exposure.
At Royale Med Spa, the number of units needed is tailored to the patient’s facial features, muscle movement, and smile goals. This customized approach of our board-certified doctors helps create balanced results that look completely natural and effortless.
Who Is It For?
Not everyone is a good candidate for the gum smile treatment with Botulinum toxin. It is ideal for adults whose gums show because the upper lip lifts too high when smiling, laughing, or talking. But it is only suitable for individuals who are over 18, not pregnant or breastfeeding, and are in good overall health.
For your safety, we don’t recommend it to those with underlying medical conditions such as certain muscle disorders, who are currently taking blood-thinning medications, or who are allergic to Botulinum toxin. A professional consultation helps confirm whether or not this treatment is a safe and effective option for you.
How Much Does Botox Gummy Smile Cost in Utah?
In Utah, the cost of Botulinum therapy for a gummy smile typically ranges from $24 to $100 for 2 to 4 units. Many clinics charge $10 to $15 per unit, and since the treatment requires a significantly lower amount of the product, it is quite inexpensive.
However, the pricing may vary depending on the injector’s expertise, clinic location within Utah, and your personalized treatment plan. The total pricing also depends on whether the clinic charges per unit or per session. The exact number of units needed is determined during the consultation to ensure natural and balanced results. Call today for a personalized cost estimate for your gummy smile treatment.
Botox For Gummy Smile - Before After Images
Our before and after results show how the treatment creates a balanced, confident, and natural-looking smile. Also, explore the transformation of gummy smile with Botox in celebrities in our gallery. Also, botox for lip flip improve overall smile and confidence
Botox is a great, effective solution for gummy smiles caused by overactive upper lip muscles. However, if it is being caused by gum tissue, jaw position, or tooth alignment, dental or orthodontic treatments such as gum contouring, lip or teeth repositioning offer better and lasting results. Book your consultation with our board-certified doctors. We will guide you to the best solution that delivers the most natural results for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does gummy smile Botox take to work or kick in?
The results typically start to appear within 3 to 5 days, and take 1 to 2 weeks to be fully visible.
How to get rid of a gummy smile Botox?
You can’t reverse the results immediately. It is a temporary and reversible treatment whose effects wear off naturally after 3 to 6 months.
Botox lip flip vs gummy smile: Which is right for me?
If your main concern is to reduce excessive gum show when smiling, Botulinum treatment delivers targeted and noticeable results. For a subtle lift or fuller-looking lips, a Botox lip flip is the right choice.
Is a gummy smile Botox worth it?
Yes, it effectively reduces excess gums that show and creates a more balanced smile.
Is a gummy smile Botox safe?
Yes, when administered by a trained and certified medical professional. This minimally invasive treatment is considered safe with a very low risk of side effects.
