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Injectables & Fillers
Gummy Smile Correction
A treatment to reduce the amount of gum shown above the upper teeth when smiling.
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Gummy smile correction addresses the muscle that pulls the upper lip too high. The treatment involves precise injections to soften this muscle’s action, allowing the lip to cover more of the gum line. The amount of change possible depends on the strength of the specific muscles involved and the natural length of the upper lip. It is a procedure on the muscular activity that exposes the gums, not on the gums or teeth themselves.
The right amount of correction is different for every face. A smile is not adjusted to a single standard, but balanced against the size and shape of the teeth, the curve of the lips, and the proportions of the face as a whole. The aim is to create a harmony between these elements, so the upper lip’s position looks congruent with the other features. An outcome that ignores this context can result in an unnatural or restricted expression.
Medical Aesthetics at this clinic
ResultsThese are medical aesthetics cases performed here, not all of them this operation — some include an uplift, which is a different procedure. Every pair is on the results page with its own description.
Lip Filler
A fuller smile, still your own
A measured lip filler result, judged against the rest of the face rather than a trend.
Lip Filler · Front
Defined and symmetrical
Seen head-on: balanced volume and a clean lip border, left and right in agreement.
Lip Filler · Profile
Soft, natural volume
In profile, volume that follows the line of the face instead of interrupting it.
Lip Filler · Side
Balanced from the side
A natural fullness and a graceful lip contour, seen from the side.
Under-Eye
A brighter gaze
The grey-violet shadow under the eye lifts; the gaze reads rested rather than tired.
Under-Eye · Hollow
The hollow evened out
The tear trough is supported gently; the dark ring opens and the tired look goes.
Skin · Hydration
Plump, hydrated skin
Dryness and dullness recede; the skin looks hydrated and alive again.
Skin · Even Tone
An even, smooth tone
Skin tone evens out; pigmentation and flatness give way to clarity.
Skin · Glow
A healthy glow
A glow that comes from underneath — the kind makeup cannot imitate.
Hydrafacial
Clearer, and calmer
Skin photographed before and after a course of Hydrafacial treatment.
Hydrafacial
Texture, close up
A closer view of the same treatment, where texture rather than tone is the change.
Ultherapy
Tightened without surgery
Focused ultrasound, which works on the layer a surgeon would otherwise lift.
The muscles that lift the lip for a smile are also involved in other facial expressions. The treatment is therefore planned with an understanding of how the face moves when talking and emoting, not just when holding a pose. The goal is to soften the upward pull on the lip without impeding its normal range of motion or changing the character of a person's natural expression. The effect is on the dynamics of the smile, not just its static appearance.
No price list. Every plan is quoted for one person and one anatomy, so a figure only means something once someone has looked at yours — you get one in writing before you commit to anything.
This article is general information, not medical advice, and does not replace a consultation. Every procedure carries risk and outcomes vary from person to person.
Guests of the clinic, on camera
Guest FilmsFilmed and published with our guests’ consent. Each speaks only for their own treatment — every face heals differently, and these are individual outcomes, not a promise of yours.
Questions people ask
Answered as far as they can be answered in writing. Anything that depends on your own anatomy is answered by a surgeon looking at it.
What is the difference between gummy smile correction and a lip lift?
Gummy smile correction with botulinum toxin targets the muscle that pulls the upper lip too high when you smile. It softens the action of this specific muscle. A lip lift is a surgical procedure that removes a small strip of skin from under the nose to shorten the distance to the upper lip. One addresses dynamic muscle activity, while the other alters the static anatomy of the lip area itself.
How do you decide how much to inject for a gummy smile?
The amount is determined by assessing your facial anatomy and muscle movement during the consultation. The surgeon observes the strength of the specific muscles that lift your lip when you smile and speak. The plan is to use the smallest effective amount to reduce the gum exposure without restricting the lip's natural range of motion or affecting other expressions. It is based entirely on individual muscle dynamics.
Is gummy smile Botox permanent?
The treatment works by moderating the activity of a muscle. The substance used is gradually metabolized by the body over time, which means the muscle's original strength of contraction eventually returns. The duration of the effect varies from person to person. Maintaining the result would involve repeating the treatment at intervals.
Could gummy smile injections make my smile look frozen or unnatural?
The goal is to soften the upward pull on the lip, not to immobilize it. The injection points are chosen with precision to target only the muscle responsible for the excessive lift, leaving adjacent muscles that control other expressions unaffected. An assessment of your unique facial movements is intended to produce a plan that preserves the character of your smile while reducing gum visibility.
Where is the gummy smile procedure done and who is in the room?
This is a non-surgical procedure performed in a clinical treatment room inside an accredited Istanbul hospital. The surgeon who conducted your consultation carries out the injections. As it does not require general anaesthesia, an anaesthesia team is not present. A clinical interpreter attends both the consultation and the treatment to ensure communication about the facial assessment and procedure is clear. The hospital is named in the plan you receive before travel.
What should I bring or prepare for a gummy smile consultation?
It is helpful to bring photographs of your face, both at rest and smiling, from different angles. Make a note of any previous cosmetic treatments, particularly any involving botulinum toxin anywhere on the face. Be ready to discuss what you have noticed about your smile and provide information on past or current dental work, such as veneers, crowns, or gum contouring, as this is all relevant to the assessment.
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