Private practice for aesthetic medicine & surgery
Botulinum toxin at rubber smile - if the smile shows too much
Gentle treatment of the gum smile
A radiant smile is an expression of joie de vivre - but sometimes people feel their facial expressions as unbalanced because excessive gums become visible when smiling. This so -called "rubber smile" can interfere with the overall expression of the face and be perceived as aesthetically inharmonic. Treatment with botulinum toxin offers an elegant, minimally invasive way to discreetly harmonize the ratio between upper lip, teeth and gums - without any surgical intervention. In our private practice Schoenheits-Hand-Werk in Wallerfangen, Dr. med. Gunther Oldag is particularly sensitive and precise.
What is a rubber smile and why is it created?
The term "rubber smile" (English for "gum -emphasized smile") describes a situation in which significantly more gums over the upper teeth are visible than usual when smiling. While a certain proportion of gums are quite normal when smiling, many of those affected perceive excess as disturbing or unbalanced. The causes can be varied:
- Overactive upper lip muscles, which pulls the lip too strong when smiling
- Short or narrow upper lip that does not adequately cover the gums
- Dental causes, e.g. B. long tooth necks or too high gum curves
- Maxillantanatomical peculiarities, such as a high upper jaw (vertical maxilla height)
Not every rubber smile is medically striking, but if those affected suffer from the visible disharmonia, treatment can be a possible option.
How can botulinum toxin help with rubber smile?
Botulinum toxin, known from wrinkle treatment, can be specifically injected into the muscles, which is responsible for the strong lifting of the upper lip - in particular the musculus Levator Labii Superioris Alaeque Nasi. This muscle pulls the lip upwards when smiling. Due to the targeted injection, its activity is slightly steamed. The result: The upper lip no longer rises as strongly when smiling and the gums take a back seat.
The effect of the botulinum toxin sets in about 4 days after the treatment, with the maximum result to be achieved after about 4 weeks.
When is treatment a possible option?
The rubber smile therapy with botulinum toxin is suitable, for example, for:
- Patients and patients who show clearly visible gums when smiling
- People with an overactive upper lip muscles
- People who prefer a non-operative, gentle solution
- Cases in which no surgical or orthodontic intervention is necessary
The prerequisite is that the cause of the rubber smile is primarily muscular. If there is a strong bony component, botulinum toxin alone may not be sufficient. In any case, we are honest and individually advising you.
What is the goal of treatment with botulinum toxin at ruby smile?
The goal is to bring the smile back into balance, i.e. to visually compensate for the relationship between lips, teeth and gums. It is not "paralyzed" or "hidden", but the muscular activity is finely dosed. This ensures a natural result that remains true to individual facial expressions.
Treatment with botulinum toxin at rubber smile
This is how the treatment runs
- Advice and education: In the first interview, Dr. Oldag together with you your facial proportions, the facial expressions when smiling and the cause of the rubber smile. It is decided individually whether treatment with botulinum toxin can be useful or whether other options can be considered.
- Precise injection: On given indication, botulinum toxin is specifically injected into the affected muscle area with a very fine needle. The treatment only takes a few minutes and is usually perceived as pain -free. An anesthetic is usually not necessary.
- Aftercare: Immediately after the treatment, you are socially acceptable again. Sports, sauna, solarium and intensive warmth should be avoided for 48 hours. Slight redness or small bruises can occur, but usually sound quickly.
How long does the effect last?
The effect of the botulinimimnotxin treatment usually lasts for about months. After that, a new injection can take place to get the effect. In many cases, a new treatment can be useful after a few months, depending on individual facial expressions, the course of activity and treatment goal.
What options does treatment with botulinum toxin offer?
- Minimally invasive: no cut, no op, no downtime
- Natural effect: the smile remains individual and lively
- Fast effect: First results usually visible after a few days
- Dosable: Effect can be individually adjusted
- Reversible: The effect decreases after a few months - a reversal is possible
What is medically important to know?
Botulinum toxin is an active ingredient used for decades that is produced under the strictest conditions. It is used in aesthetic medicine to specifically modulate facial muscle activity. The effect takes place by blocking the messenger acetylcholine on the neuromuscular connection. This temporarily inhibited the muscle contraction - muscle strength decreases.
Botulinum toxin works locally, only in the area treated, and does not affect other muscle groups or general health. In our practice for aesthetic medicine and surgery, a high -quality preparation is used, which convinces with its purity and very low resistance rate.
Security and effectiveness
As with any medical treatment, there are possible side effects, albeit rare. These include:
- slight swelling or redness at the puncture site
- temporary feeling of tension
- In very rare cases: light asymmetry of the lip movement (usually passes spontaneously)
Thanks to well -founded anatomical knowledge and many years of experience, Dr. Oldag in our practice treatment with high precision and security.
What expectations are realistic?
After treating, many patients report a more confident smile and a more relaxed overall expression. However, it is important: botulinum toxin does not change tooth position or jaw structure. It is a muscle -modulating measure that works where the cause is faced. Therefore, we attach great importance to honest information and a realistic objective.
Treat rubber smile - but please individually
In private practice Schoenheits-Hand-Werk , Dr. Oldag the time to watch your personal anatomy and facial expressions holistically. Both his experience as a doctor and his aesthetic sensitivity flows into planning.
Does my smile change completely?
No. The lip movement is only slightly steamed. Her smile remains recognizable, just less "gums".
Can I speak and eat as normal after treatment?
Yes. The dosage is chosen so that functions such as speaking, chewing or lip movements remain unaffected.
Is the result visible immediately?
The effect begins after about 4 days, the maximum is reached after about 4 weeks.
Botulinum toxin at rubber smile: Why Schoenheits-Hand-Werk
Our private practice in Wallerfangen stands for precise aesthetic medicine at the highest level. Dr. med. Gunther Oldag brings his surgical experience and a sense of naturalness to every treatment. Our goal: a result that respectfully underlines your personality - for a smile that you like to show.
Make an appointment now - discreet & personally: Would you like to harmonize your smile and find out about the treatment options of a rubber smile? Then make an appointment in our practice Schoenheits-Hand-Werk in Wallerfangen. We take time for your questions, your wishes and your aesthetics.
Legal note: This page serves exclusively for general information. It does not replace medical advice. We clarify whether treatment can be an option for you in a personal conversation.
Price list aesthetic medicine
Botulinum toxin (Bocouture, Merz):
- Large zone (glabella, forehead lines, crow's feet): from € 150
- Small zone (e.g. LiPlip, lat. Eyebrowlift, etc.): from 80 €
- Grinding teeth, faces limming: from 300 €
- Rubber Smile (gum smile)
- Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating): € 200-400 (depending on the zone)
Hyaluronic acid (Belotero, Merz) from € 250:
- Filler for marionet folds and nasolabial folds
- Lip ax
- Cheek Bones (cheek modeling)
- Jawline (lower jaw line)
- Wrinkle injection
- Sacrifice
- Full Face Approach
- Rejuvenation face and détacheté
Contact us!
Schoenheits-Hand-Werk
private practice Dr. med. Gunther Oldag
Hauptstrasse 53
66798 Wallerfangen
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