Gummy Smile Treatment
Treat Gummy Smiles with Muscle Relaxant Injections to reduce the elevation of the upper lip. Results typically visible within 2 weeks. Clinics in Sydney.
Before & after
Gummy Smile Treatment Before & Afters
Results may vary from patient to patient. Photographs show individual outcomes and are not a guarantee of results.
Excessive gingival display, or “gummy-smile”
Consultation for upper-lip elevation / gum-show concerns
Cosmos Clinic offers confidential, practitioner-led consultations for adults (≥ 18 years) who are concerned about the amount of gum displayed when smiling and wish to discuss evidence-based management options.
What the appointment includes
A registered medical practitioner will review your medical and dental history, examine upper-lip movement and explain all suitable options—both non-surgical and surgical—including their expected benefits, limitations, recovery course, known adverse events and variable duration of effect. You will receive written fee information for the consultation and any proposed procedure; prices are not advertised or quoted publicly. Treatment is never guaranteed at the first visit and you may choose to seek a second opinion.
Clinical governance
All prescribers and injectors hold current registration with AHPRA and practise under the clinic’s clinical-governance framework. You can verify each clinician’s registration status and any conditions on the public AHPRA register.
Eligibility & safety
Available only to adults who are not pregnant or breastfeeding and who have no active infection in the treatment area. A face-to-face consultation is compulsory; treatment is not provided by telehealth.
Next step
Telephone 1300 138 797 or complete the secure enquiry form to book a consultation. Cosmos Clinic does not supply or advertise Schedule 4 medicines and complies with the Ahpra Guidelines for higher-risk non-surgical cosmetic procedures (September 2025) and the TGA Advertising of Health Services guidance (March 2024).
Pricing
Muscle Relaxant Injections for Gummy Smile prices vary depending on the number of units required. This is predominantly impacted by muscle strength. For more information on the cost of Wrinkle Reduction Treatments, read here. As a guide:
- Initial consultation$120 - $150
All surgical and invasive procedures carry risks. Before proceeding you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
Frequently asked
Gummy Smile reduction with Injectable Muscle Relaxants is safe when administered by a medical professional. There have been no permanent side effects reported for Gummy Smile Treatment using Injectable Muscle Relaxants. Most patients will have the treatment regularly, and for many years without ever encountering an issue.
Muscle Relaxing Injections have been used for over 20 years in both cosmetic and therapeutic treatments without any reported long term issue. In fact, Injectable Muscle Relaxants are commonly used in much higher dosages to treat children with cerebral palsy to reduce muscle spasms, lazy eye and excessive sweating.
See us for a consultation
Our team includes registered medical practitioners and nurses. During your appointment, a practitioner will review your medical history, answer questions, and explain possible options to address your concerns.
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- 10 Henrietta Street, Double Bay NSW 2028 Get Directions
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- Mon – Sat · 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
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- 163 Archer Street, North Adelaide SA 5006Wheelchair access is at the rear of the building. Get Directions
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- Mon – Fri · 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
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- Suite 3 | Level C / 1 Broula Street, Bruce ACT 2617Parking behind the building - please bring your ticket for validation. Get Directions
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- Mon – Fri · 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
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- Level 2 / 127 Queen Street, Southport QLD 4215 Get Directions
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- Mon – Fri · 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
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