Gummy Smile Procedure
Some dentists might tell you that nothing can be done to fix a gummy smile or your high lip line except invasive jaw surgery, or may only suggest treatments that raise the gum tissue instead of lowering the lip. Hypermobile lip surgery has been utilized by Dr. Farnoosh to treat gummy smile since 1998.
Lip lowering surgery can usually be performed using only local anesthesia. First, Dr. Farnoosh will make a set of careful incisions in the existing tissue that connects your lip to your gums. These incisions are made entirely inside in the gum and your upper lip. Then, he uses a technique that limits the vertical movement of the upper lip, which will keep the lip closer to your teeth when you smile.
You can start enjoying attractive gums and smiling with total confidence when you choose gummy smile correction surgery. Request an appointment with celebrity periodontist and Los Angeles cosmetic dentist Dr. Alex A. Farnoosh, or call 310.657.0503 to set up a consultation. To help make your procedure affordable, Dr. Farnoosh offers several convenient financing options through leading healthcare credit companies.
Revision Surgery
Several dentists who are not experts in gummy smile surgery are offering procedures they advertise will improve the appearance of a gummy smile. Unfortunately, in many cases these dentists will not be able to achieve the results their patients expect. In these cases of failed gummy smile surgery, Dr. Farnoosh is often called upon to fix failed procedures performed by dentists that are not experts in gummy smile treatment. If you have had gummy smile surgery and are not happy with the result, please get in touch with us for an individual consultation.
Risks and Recovery
Very few risks are associated with this procedure, and depending on the individual and the complexity of the case, recovery time is fairly short for most patients. Smile enhancement will vary from patient to patient, but most people are very satisfied to be freed from their gummy smile.
Results
Lip lowering surgery will not cause a dramatic change to the appearance of your lips or your face, but mainly control how high your upper lip lifts when you smile. Most people experience a more natural lip position and less exposed gum tissue when smiling.
Orthognathic Surgery
People who are bothered by their gummy smile were previously limited to a type of surgery called "orthognathic surgery" (jaw surgery). This risky procedure often requires breaking the upper jaw and removing pieces of bone. Not everyone is willing to go through with this treatment because of the complexity of the surgery, discomfort, hospitalization, and inherent risk and complications. Also, this procedure usually requires the jaw to be wired and stabilized for an extended period.
Today there are many less invasive solutions available. The lip lowering procedure gives men and women with gummy smiles a much more comfortable and affordable option. Dr. Farnoosh has utilized lip lowering to minimize the appearance of a high lip line by repositioning of the upper lip in conjunction with some minor periodontal cosmetic surgery.
Dr. Farnoosh started treating patients with gummy smiles in 1998 and since then has treated patients around the globe. The outcome of gummy smile treatment is often very dramatic and rewarding for most patients. You can hear what patients have to say when you view video testimonials.
