Gummy Smile Treatment in Miami
A gummy smile is when more of the upper gums show on smiling than you would like. It often relates to how the lip moves, lip length and tooth position. At Activate Beauty in North Miami Beach, we assess what is driving it for you and discuss measured options under medical supervision — consultation first, results that look like you.
Why more gum shows when you smile
A gummy smile usually comes down to how your features move and sit together. When the upper lip lifts higher than average on a full smile, more gum is exposed. Lip length, the position and height of the teeth, and the underlying support of the upper lip can all play a part.
Because several factors can contribute, there is no single fixed answer. What shows on your smile may be different from someone else's, which is why we look at your own movement and proportion before discussing whether any treatment is appropriate.
Measured options, planned to your face
Depending on what is driving your smile, one of the following may be discussed at your consultation. Suitability is always assessed first, under medical supervision.
Neuromodulator (Botox®)
Where the upper lip lifts higher than wanted on smiling, a neuromodulator may be considered to soften that movement so less gum shows. Placement is planned conservatively around how your lip moves.
View treatmentFacial balancing
Where proportion and support around the lip are part of the picture, facial balancing with hyaluronic acid filler may be discussed — planned across areas to support harmony rather than treat a single spot.
View treatmentConsultation first, no pressure to proceed
Every plan begins with an unhurried consultation. We assess before we treat, and individual results vary.
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Consultation
We review your history, watch how your lip moves when you smile, and confirm whether a treatment is appropriate for you. There is no obligation to book.
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A plan for your anatomy
If a treatment suits you, placement is planned around your own movement and proportion — not a fixed template — and explained before anything goes ahead.
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Conservative by design
We would rather start measured and review than over-treat. The aim is a smile that still looks like yours, performed under medical supervision.
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Review
We check in after your treatment and adjust the plan over time as needed. Individual results vary, and questions in between are welcome.
Gummy smile FAQ
What is a gummy smile?
A gummy smile describes a smile where more of the upper gums show than a person would like. The amount that shows relates to lip movement, lip length and tooth position. At a consultation we assess what is driving it for you before discussing any options.
How is a gummy smile addressed?
Where the upper lip lifts higher than wanted on smiling, a neuromodulator may be considered to soften that movement. Where proportion and support are part of the picture, facial balancing with hyaluronic acid filler may be discussed. Suitability is assessed at your consultation under medical supervision.
Who performs the treatment?
Your treatment is performed by an Aesthetic Nurse Injector at Activate Beauty, under medical supervision. The clinic was founded and is clinically overseen by Kseniya Zakharova, and delivered to her standard.
Is a consultation required first?
Yes. We review your history, look at how your lip moves when you smile, and confirm whether a treatment is appropriate for you before anything is planned. There is no obligation to proceed, and individual results vary.
Talk through your smile
Reserve a consultation to assess what is driving your gummy smile and discuss whether a measured option suits you. Treatments are performed under medical supervision — there is no obligation to proceed.