This paper describes a lip filling technique that administers hyaluronic acid using microcannulas. This technique considerably reduces the number of punctures compared to the conventional method, which uses needles. In addition, the microcannula’s blunt tip reduces the risks of intravascular injection of the substance and of disrupting key structures such as vessels and nerves. The results obtained by the authors confirm the less frequent occurrence of adverse effects and a high degree of physician and patient satisfaction.

Keywords: HIALURONIC ACID, LIP, REJUVENATION

The "gummy smile" occurs when more than 3-4 mm of gingiva appears during the act of smiling. It is considered unattractive and causes aesthetic disharmony. It has a multifactorial etiology, with several techniques described for its correction. Myomodulation with hyaluronic acid is a non-surgical alternative with immediate and lasting results. In this article, we present a case of myomodulation with hyaluronic acid to correct "gummy smile" in a 31-year-old patient.

Keywords: Hyaluronic acid; Gingiva; Smile