Facial Aesthetics · Harley Street
Gummy Smile Treatment in Harley Street
Gummy Smile Treatment is a quick, non-surgical treatment designed to reduce excessive gum show when smiling. Small, carefully placed muscle-relaxing injections can soften the lift of the upper lip, helping the smile look more balanced and natural.
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Medical Expertise. Aesthetic Artistry.
Doctor-led smile correction
Dr Honarvar combines anatomical knowledge and facial expertise to plan safe, natural-looking gummy smile treatment. With over 20 years of clinical experience, he is GDC registered, Save Face accredited, an ACE Group member and an IAAFA award winner.
Tailored to your smile
Treatment is planned around your lip movement, gum display, smile pattern and facial proportions — for a refined, balanced result.
Natural smile balance
The aim is to reduce excessive gum show while keeping your smile relaxed, expressive and natural.
Contents
What is Gummy Smile Treatment?
What concerns can be addressed?
A gummy smile happens when the upper lip lifts too high during smiling, exposing more gum tissue above the upper teeth.
This can be caused by overactive upper lip muscles, a thin upper lip, tooth position, gum shape or facial anatomy. When muscle activity is the main cause, small doses of Botox can help reduce upper lip elevation.
Gummy Smile Treatment may help:
- Reduce excessive gum show
- Soften upper lip lift
- Improve smile balance
- Support a more confident smile
- Offer a quick, non-surgical option
The essentials
At a glance
Treatment time
Usually under 15 minutes
Hospital stay
Not required
Time off work
Usually none
Shower
Same day
Driving
Usually immediately
Results last
Around 4 to 6 months
Exercise
Avoid for 24 hours if advised
Suitable for
Adults with excessive gum show linked to upper lip movement
The journey
Consultation
The procedure
What do I need to know?
Gummy Smile Treatment uses small doses of Botox to relax selected muscles that lift the upper lip too high when smiling.
The price
How much does Gummy Smile Treatment cost?
The cost depends on the assessment, dosage required and whether any additional smile treatment is recommended.
Our prices:
- Gummy Smile consultation: £
- Botox Gummy Smile Treatment: £
- Review appointment: £
- Maintenance treatment: £
- Combined smile enhancement plan: £
Prices start at
£
Final cost is confirmed after consultation.
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The essentials
How do you prepare for Gummy Smile Treatment?
Before treatment:
- Share your medical history
- Mention medication, allergies or previous treatments
- Avoid alcohol where possible
- Avoid blood-thinning medication unless prescribed
- Avoid treatment if the area is infected or irritated
- Arrive with clean skin
Why have Gummy Smile Treatment?
More balanced smile
Gummy Smile Treatment can help create a more balanced smile without surgery — ideal for patients who feel self-conscious about excessive gum show.
Advantages
Quick, non-surgical treatment
Usually completed in under 15 minutes with little to no downtime.
Natural-looking smile movement
Softens overactive lip movement without freezing the smile.
Improved confidence
Reduces excessive gum exposure when smiling, laughing or speaking.
Combinable smile enhancement
May be combined with subtle lip enhancement or a wider smile makeover plan where a thin upper lip also contributes to gum display.
Recovery timeline
Immediately after treatment
Small injection marks or mild redness may appear.
- Most patients return to daily activities
- Mild tenderness may occur
- Avoid rubbing the area
3 to 4 days
The treatment may begin to take effect.
- Gum show may start to reduce
- Upper lip movement may feel softer
- Results continue to develop
4 to 6 months
Results usually last several months.
- Smile balance may be maintained
- Repeat treatment can be discussed
- Maintenance planning may be advised
Gummy Smile Treatment may improve:
- Excessive gum show
- Upper lip overactivity
- Smile balance
- Confidence when smiling
- Facial harmony
- Natural-looking smile movement
Ready to see the benefits for yourself?
Speak with our team to plan Gummy Smile Treatment tailored to your smile.
Am I suitable
Is Gummy Smile Treatment good for me?
Gummy Smile Treatment may be suitable for adults with excessive gum show linked to upper lip movement who want a quick, non-surgical option.
It may be suitable if you are concerned about:
- Excessive gum show when smiling
- Overactive upper lip movement
- Feeling self-conscious when smiling
- A smile that feels unbalanced
- A thin upper lip contributing to gum display
- The desire for non-surgical smile correction
You may not be suitable if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have certain neuromuscular conditions, active infection, allergies to treatment ingredients or other contraindications. A consultation is required.
The risks
Can risks be prevented?
Gummy Smile Treatment is generally well tolerated, but mild side effects may occur. Risks are reduced through consultation, accurate placement and correct aftercare.
Possible side effects:
- Redness
- Swelling
- Bruising
- Tenderness
- Temporary asymmetry
- Temporary smile change
- Temporary upper lip weakness
- Headache
- Variable response
Preventive measures:
Your practitioner should be told about:
- Allergies
- Neuromuscular conditions
- Active infections or irritation
- Medication use
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Recent facial or aesthetic treatments
Ready to book your Gummy Smile Treatment consultation?
Book a consultation with Dr Mehrdad Honarvar to discuss your smile concerns, upper lip movement and suitability for Gummy Smile Treatment.