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Is Botox for a Gummy Smile? What you need to know before treatment in Hiroshima

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Dr. Yayoko Ito

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Graduated from Hiroshima University School of Medicine. After working in the Department of General Medicine, he studied under doctors at the forefront of cosmetic medicine. After acquiring knowledge and skills in aesthetics, he became the director of YAYOI CLINIC in 2023. Her specialties include Botox, hyaluronic acid injections, and customized sagging treatment. His motto is to provide natural and pain-free treatments with careful consultation.

ガミースマイルに「ボトックス(A型ボツリヌス毒素)」は有効か、広島で治療を受ける前に理解を深めておきましょう。笑顔は人を魅力的に見せる要素ですが、歯茎が過度に見えるガミースマイルに悩んでいる方も少なくありません。
今回は、ガミースマイルに対し、ボトックス注射で期待できる効果を紹介します。ボトックス注射の仕組みやクリニックの選び方なども盛り込みました。ガミースマイル改善に向けてボトックス注射を広島で検討中の方は、ぜひご一読ください。

What is a Gummy Smile? Causes and Symptoms Explained

Is Botox for a Gummy Smile? What you need to know before treatment in Hiroshima

First, we will explain the characteristics and causes of a gummy smile.

■Definition and characteristics of a gummy smile

A gummy smile is when you smile.Excessive exposure of the gums around the mouthを指します。通常、口をイーっと横に広げた際に、見える歯茎は2mm程度。3mm以上の歯茎が見えていると、ガミースマイルになります。
ガミースマイルの程度は個人差が大きく、Varies from mild 3-4 mm to severe with gums visible 10 mm or more. In severe cases, besides prominent gums, there are other characteristics such as "the way the lips rise differently on each side.

■ Psychological effects caused by a gummy smile

ガミースマイルは、見た目だけでなく心理的な部分にも影響をおよぼします。笑顔を見せる際に歯茎が過度に露出することで、コミュニケーションに不安を感じたり、写真撮影を避けたりする人も少なくありません。また、他人からの視線を気にするあまり、笑顔を抑制してしまい、本来の自分らしさを発揮できないことも。
このような心理的影響は、仕事や恋愛などIt hinders self-expression in a variety of situations and can be a more serious concern than imaginedThe first is the

■ Main causes of a gummy smile

ガミースマイルの原因は複数ありますが、主に顔の筋肉や骨格の特徴が関係しています。
主な原因をまとめました。

  • Strong upper lip nasal wing elevator muscle
  • Maxillary skeleton protruding forward
  • Thin upper lip
  • having short teeth
  • Gums covering front teeth, etc.

The upper lip elevators are the muscles that lift the upper lip. If the upper lip nasolabialis muscle is too strong, the upper lip is excessively pulled up when smiling, making the gums more prominent. Gummy smiles can also occur if the upper jawbone protrudes forward or if the upper lip is too thin. In addition, a variety of factors, including the shape and alignment of the teeth and the development of the gums, all contribute to a gummy smile.

Why Botox injections are effective for a gummy smile and what to expect.

Is Botox for a Gummy Smile? What you need to know before treatment in Hiroshima

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Botox injections are gaining attention as a way to alleviate a gummy smile. Let's take a look at the expected effects and unravel the mechanism by which gummy smile care can be achieved.

■Mechanism of action of Botox injections

Botox injections are a treatment in which a drug processed from a protein extracted from botulinum toxin is injected into the skin. Botox injections approach the junction between nerves and muscles and inhibit muscle contraction. In other words,The effect of saving excessive muscle movement is expected.It is the most common type of It is used in a wide range of medical fields, including cosmetic dermatology, dentistry, and neurology.

Botox in the treatment of gummy smiles

ガミースマイルの原因の1つに、上唇を引き上げる筋肉の過剰な活動がありました。そこで、ボトックス注射の筋収縮抑制作用を利用します。
上唇鼻翼挙筋にボトックス注射をして筋肉の緊張を緩めることで、笑ったときに上唇が持ち上がりすぎず、歯茎の悪目立ち軽減が図れるのです。

■Duration of Botox Injection Effects and Timing of Reinjection

The effects of Botox injections begin to appear several days after injection,Lasts 3-6 monthsが見込めます。6ヶ月ほど経つと徐々に体外に排出されてしまうので、ガミースマイルの改善効果を維持したい場合は、継続的な注入が必要です。
再注入のタイミングは、Every 3 to 4 months is the standard.The duration of the effects of Botox is not known. However, the duration of effect varies from person to person depending on the amount of Botox injected and the condition of the muscles. In addition, if re-injected in a short span of time, antibodies may form in the body and the desired changes may not be achieved,Allow at least 3 months since the last treatmentTry to do so. Consult with your specialist for the appropriate timing.

What to Expect When Receiving Botox Injections as a Treatment for a Gummy Smile in Hiroshima

Is Botox for a Gummy Smile? What you need to know before treatment in Hiroshima

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When receiving Botox injections in Hiroshima to improve a gummy smile, it is important to identify and select a reliable clinic. Here we will introduce some points for selecting a clinic and precautions for Botox injections.

■How to choose a clinic for Botox injections

The results of Botox injections depend on the competence of the physician. Therefore, please select a clinic based on the following points.

  • Treatment Achievements
  • Physician experience and skills
  • Quality of Counseling
  • Degree of aftercare

ボトックス注射で後悔しないために、まず施術実績と医師の経験を確認しましょう。ホームページやSNSなどに掲載されている症例写真のチェックも必要です。
また、カウンセリングの質も重要なポイントです。丁寧な説明と、希望に寄り添った提案をしてもらえるクリニックを選びましょう。さらに、アフターケアの充実度や、万が一の際のサポート体制も聞いておくと安心です。

■Precautions for Botox injections

Botox injections cannot be performed if any of the following cases apply

  • Pregnant or nursing
  • Patients with hypersensitivity to botulinum toxin products
  • Those with systemic neurojunctional disorders.

ほかにも、抗生物質を服用中であったり、過去にボトックス注射を受けてアレルギー反応が出たことがあったりする場合も、施術を受けられない可能性があります。医師とのカウンセリングの際に、現在の服用薬や既往歴、アレルギーなどを正確に伝えるようにしましょう。
また、ボトックス注射は負担が少ない治療ではありますが、This does not mean that there are zero side effects.Keep in mind the risk of swelling, redness, and internal bleeding.

■Care and follow-up after Botox injection

Please be careful not to irritate the injection site for 24 hours immediately after Botox injection. Excessive touching will spread the injected drug and make it less effective. Also, activities that raise body temperature are not recommended. Examples include strenuous exercise, alcohol consumption, and sauna. Botox injections are sensitive to heat, and if your body temperature rises, you may not get the full effect. If you have any concerns, consult your doctor and receive appropriate aftercare.

■ Conclusion.

ガミースマイル改善のためのボトックス注射は、笑顔に自信を取り戻す効果的な選択肢です。広島で治療を検討される方は、信頼できるクリニックを選び、適切な施術を受けましょう。事前の十分な情報収集とカウンセリングを通じて、ガミースマイルの悩みを軽くできる治療プランを見つけてください。自然な笑顔で自分らしく輝く毎日を手に入れましょう。

広島の美容皮膚科・美容内科・美容外科・アートメイク YAYOI CLINIC(ヤヨイクリニック)では、お肌、お身体、お顔のお悩み別に治療法をご紹介しています。
皆さまにより良い選択肢をご提案できますよう一人ひとりのお肌の状態を見極め、治療期間やご予算、ダウンタイムの許容範囲などご希望に合わせた治療方針を立案していく考えです。
お悩みのある方は、まずはカウンセリングにお越しください。

【治療の内容】 ボツリヌストキシン製剤注入
【採用薬剤】
・ボトックスビスタ®(A型ボツリヌス毒素)
・NABOTA(A型ボツリヌストキシン)
【治療期間および回数】3~4ヶ月ごとに1回
【費用】
・ボトックスビスタ®(A型ボツリヌス毒素)
-全顔 1単位 ¥869(+施術料 ¥22,000)※使用する単位数には個人差があります。
・NABOTA(A型ボツリヌストキシン)
-全顔:1単位 ¥649(+施術料 ¥22,000)※使用する単位数には個人差があります。
-エラ:¥29,800~¥32,800
-マイクロボトックス(顔):¥34,800
-両脇:¥39,800
-ボトックスリフト:¥34,800
-ボトックスリフト+首:¥39,800
-肩:¥34,800~¥54,800
-両ふくらはぎ:¥39,800~¥49,800
【リスク・副作用等】頭痛、注射部位の痛み・腫れ、筋肉の部分的な脱力、赤み、あざ、無感覚、内出血など
【未承認医薬品等であることについて】
Botox treatment includes treatments that are either unapproved drugs in Japan or treatments that are different from those approved for use in the pharmaceutical industry.
Drugs and medical devices used for treatment were imported through a private importation procedure based on the judgment of a physician at our clinic.
  https://www.yakubutsu.mhlw.go.jp/individualimport/purchase/index.html
There are no other domestically approved drugs with the same ingredients or performance, except for those approved by the pharmaceutical affairs bodies.
Information on safety, etc. in other countries
-BOTOX VISTA® approved by the Japanese regulatory authorities for the treatment of expression lines between the eyebrows or at the corners of the eyes in adults under 65 years of age.
-NABOTA receives U.S. FDA approval
There is a possibility that serious risks, side effects, etc. have not been identified.
In the unlikely event of serious side effects, the drug is not covered by the government's Adverse Drug Reactions Relief Program.

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