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Gummy Smile & Pebbled Chin

What does it do?

A gummy smile can be a concern for some individuals, as it involves an excessive display of gums above the upper teeth when smiling. However, there is an effective solution to improve this and enhance your smile.

Wrinkle relaxing injections are a highly effective method to address the issue of a gummy smile. The root cause of this condition is often an overactive muscle that elevates the upper lip too much.

Through carefully administered wrinkle relaxing injections, we can relax this muscle and limit the extent to which it lifts the upper lip. As a result, the appearance of the gummy smile is reduced, and your smile can become more balanced and aesthetically pleasing.
Another concern that some people may experience is a slightly 'pebbled' appearance on their chin, particularly noticeable when speaking. While this may occur naturally or develop over time, it can lead to small indentations on the skin resembling scars. Additionally, excessive muscle activity in the chin area can result in a flatter and more recessed appearance.
Fortunately, wrinkle relaxing injections targeting the chin area (mentalis muscle) can effectively address this issue. By relaxing the overactive muscle, we can smooth out the pebbled appearance and restore a more harmonious and balanced chin contour.

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who is it for?

In some cases where a gummy smile is more pronounced, we may not be able to achieve a complete correction. Every patient’s response to the treatment can vary.

For patients with a particularly significant gummy smile, we might suggest combining the treatment with lip fillers. This combination can yield even better results and further enhance your smile.

When treating the pebbled appearance of the chin we can yield a more relaxed chin muscle, subtly improving the appearance of a flat or receeding chin.

TREATMENT + recovery

Appointment duration is 30 minutes, with the actual treatment time lasting approximately 5 minutes with very minimal downtime. Results vary, most patients observe a return of full muscle movement between 3-4 months.

frequently asked questions

As with any medical treatment, there are potential side effects and risks to consider. Mild bruising, and cold-like symptoms are common after the treatment. In some cases, slight asymmetry may occur, especially if there was some asymmetry present before the treatment. However, this is usually easily corrected during your follow-up appointment.
Once the Botulinum Toxin wears off, your smile will return to its previous state; it does not cause any negative long-term effects.
Most patients do not find muscle relaxing injections painful, but some mild discomfort is to be expected.
It is essential to note that allergies to Botulinum toxin are extremely rare. For the safety of our clients, we cannot administer this treatment to individuals who are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you have any concerns or questions about the suitability of this treatment for you, we welcome you to schedule a consultation to explore your options further.

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Testimonials

“Dr Oonagh is truly the best - I wouldn’t go to anyone else. I trust her to give me her honest opinion on the treatment which would be best for me, and that includes her telling me what isn’t what’s right for me at this moment in time. I know she would never push a treatment; instead, she’ll offer you her highly knowledgeable advice to help you find the best option for you. so lovely, and makes you feel completely at ease.”
– Phoebe
“I am so happy I started my Botox journey with Oonagh; from the first consultation to treatment to aftercare she has been absolutely fantastic. She takes time to explain everything, and made me feel at ease. She is so knowledgeable and friendly. The whole experience was fantastic and I can only highly recommend Oonagh. I am left with a natural finish, feeling great and am looking forward to continuing my journey in Oonagh’s trusted hands.”
– Carolin
“I came to see Dr McSwiney to address the lines in my forehead and above my mouth which I felt made me look older, and tired! She listened to my wishes to not look ‘done’ and gave me the subtle result I desired. I get compliments on how well I look, and when I tell people I’ve had a little help they can’t believe it. Oonagh is fabulous!”
– Catherine
“Thank you Dr Oonagh for looking after me. I'm looking forward to seeing how the muscle relaxing treatment takes. The only facial aesthetic provider that I'd trust my face with.”
– Raymundo
“I am so pleased with my results and my whole experience at Nü Clinic with Dr Oonagh McSwiney. Dr Oonagh McSwiney fully explained the whole procedure to me and made me feel really comfortable throughout my visit. My lips look really natural and I am over the moon with the results, thank you!”
- Amy
“Oonagh is professional and friendly. I completely trust her and the results of the treatments are always what I want. Highly recommend her; she makes you look the best version of yourself. I wouldn’t go anywhere else!”
- Katherine
“Dr Oonagh was so patient throughout the entire process from consultation to aftercare. She is clearly extremely knowledgeable and experienced and provided a lot of reassurance. She took time to understand my concerns and gave me exactly what I wanted in terms of the finished outcomes. I can’t recommend her highly enough.”
– Nina
“Dr Oonagh is the best practitioner you will ever find, the only practitioner you will ever need to look like the best ever version of yourself and you will never look or feel anything other than fabulous after your treatment with her - I cannot recommend a visit highly enough! She is amazing!”
- Judy
“From start to finish Dr Oonagh was professional, knowledgable and listened to exactly what I wanted whilst also providing her professional opinion too. To top it off she’s an incredibly lovely and bubbly person, and the appointments have all been so enjoyable. Would highly recommend.”
– Abby
“Dr Oonagh was so welcoming and reassuring at my treatment. Would thoroughly recommend her. Treatment room was clean with a beautiful ambiance and Dr Oonagh is very knowledgeable in what she does.”
– Florence
“Exactly what I wanted for my lips, very subtle but makes a huge difference. Oonagh is the only one I trust to do this, she’s fantastic, highly recommended.”
– Jackie
“I’m a returning client now. I have been so happy with the results of my initial treatment I’d never consider going elsewhere. Dr Oonagh is incredibly patient answering all my questions, and I always feel completely confident knowing I’m in the hands of someone who has such a detailed understanding of facial anatomy.”
– Nina
“Oonagh was brilliant: friendly, knowledgeable and meticulous. Would definitely recommend for honesty and artistry.”
– Holly
“Oonagh was very professional and explained what she felt would be the next treatment for me and my wrinkles! The treatment was painless and no bruising at all.”
- Rachel
“Amazing results with Oonagh. Very professional and I love the fact she encourages a natural look”
- Georgie
“Oonagh makes me instantly at ease and provides a very professional service explaining each stage of the procedure along the way. She constantly checks that I am ok and takes pride in the finishing touches of creams to assist healing.  Wouldn’t go anywhere else!”
- Rachel
“Oonagh offers a very professional service. She listens to your needs and explains the treatments and option’s thoroughly. Highly recommended.”
– Vanessa
“Dr Oonagh is just brilliant! She listens to what you want to achieve, she guides and advises with expertise, and she’s very nice with it. I would highly recommend her.”
– Kate