Could a botox Pre-Treatment make gummy smile surgery last longer?
NCT ID NCT06148961
First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study investigates whether injecting Botox a few days before modified lip repositioning surgery helps prevent the return of a gummy smile (excessive gum display when smiling) within one year. Twenty adults with a gummy smile and hyperactive upper lip will be enrolled. The trial compares the combination of Botox followed by surgery versus surgery alone, measuring gum display and patient satisfaction.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- botox injection prior to modified lip repositioning surgery
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could reduce the chance that a gummy smile returns after lip repositioning surgery, offering a more lasting cosmetic solution.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-stage trial with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Botox is temporary and carries risks like bruising or asymmetry.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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Cherine Emad Mahmoud Mohamed Hamada
Giza, 12566, Egypt
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