Before And After Lip Filler - Subtle Case 1412

ABOUT OUR PATIENT

In her 30s and exploring cosmetic treatments for the first time, our patient came to MFI with one specific concern: she wanted to show less of her gums when smiling. She already liked the natural shape and volume of her lips and wasn’t interested in adding lip filler. Instead, her goal was a subtle adjustment that would allow her smile to feel more balanced while still looking completely like her.

For patients who feel their upper lip lifts a little too high when smiling, a gummy smile Botox treatment can offer an elegant, non-surgical solution. In this case, less truly was more. The focus was not on creating a different lip, but on refining the movement of her existing smile.

MFI TREATMENT PLAN

Botox | Upper Lip / Gummy Smile Treatment

A small, precisely placed amount of Botox in the upper lip was used to gently soften the movement of the lip when smiling. By reducing excessive upper-lip elevation, Botox can help decrease the amount of gum that shows while maintaining natural facial expression.

Unlike traditional lip filler, this treatment does not add volume to the lips. It is a focused form of non-surgical lip enhancement designed around movement rather than size. For this patient, no filler or additional facial treatments were needed—the plan was intentionally simple, measured, and refined.

THE OUTCOME

At her 2-week Botox follow-up, the difference was subtle but meaningful. Her upper lip remained expressive when she smiled while revealing noticeably less gum, creating a softer and more balanced relationship between her lips, teeth, and smile.

Most importantly, she was happy with how naturally the treatment achieved her original goal. As a first-time cosmetic patient, she appreciated that a small amount of Botox for her gummy smile could create the improvement she wanted without adding lip volume or requiring an extensive treatment plan.