Overview
The treatment of a hyper-elevated upper lip during smiling can have a great impact on the self confidence of aesthetic patients. This aesthetic condition is referred to a Gummy Smile or gingival smiling. The culprit muscle here is the levator labii superioris muscle alongside its most medial portion termed the levator labii superioris alaeque nasi muscle. This video provides the deep anatomic understanding of this muscle which is needed to excel in toxin treatments by simulating injection techniques on a human body donor paired with in-detail clinical discussions.
Treatment type: Neuromodulators
Facial region: Medial Midface
Approach: Needle Injection Technique
Competency Level: Competent
Course duration: 11 minutes
Course type: Injection simulation on a human body donor performed by Prof. Sebastian Cotofana
Learning Objectives
- Describe the anatomy and function of the LLSAN muscle in upper lip movement.
- Identify key injection points and depths for treating a gummy smile with neuromodulators.
- Apply proper dosage and technique for safe, effective muscle relaxation.
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