Gummy smile surgery (auricular cartilage graft)

The "gummy smile," which causes the gums to peek out when smiling, is improved by inserting auricular cartilage (cartilage behind the ear) into the border between the nose and upper lip.
The surgery is performed from inside the nostrils, so the scars are not visible from the outside.

Recommended for this type of person

Those whose gums stand out when smiling.
Those who want to be able to smile without worrying about gum exposure.

Features of this hospital

An incision is made at the base of the back of the ear (auricle), and the auricular cartilage is grafted to the upper lip.
The auricular cartilage is inserted from the base of the nasal column to the upper lip to act as a pincer and reduce the exposure of the gums.

-surgery art of war

I. Cut cartilage from the ear
II. An incision is made in the nostril, and the area to be grafted with cartilage is peeled off subcutaneously.
III. Insert the auricular cartilage through the incision in the nostril
The inserted auricular cartilage acts as a pincer to reduce gum exposure

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Before
After

Postoperative course and follow-up

Treatment Time: About 60 minutes

Postoperative hospital visit: Stitches removed after 1 week

Postoperative swelling: Approx. 1 week (varies by individual)

Treatment on the day of counseling: possible

anesthesia: Cream anesthesia, combined with local anesthesia
*Combined use of laughing gas and intravenous anesthesia is possible upon request.
(Additional fees apply.)

shower: Possible from the same day except for the day of creation.

make: Possible from the same day except for the day of creation.

face-washing: Possible from the same day except for the day of creation.

Charge

Gummy smile surgery (auricular cartilage graft): ¥ 385,000

: All prices include tax.

Postoperative risks and side effects

-Philadelphia infection: If there is prolonged "heat," "redness," "severe pain," or "severe swelling" in the treated area after surgery, infection is suspected. If infection is suspected, it may be necessary to remove the cartilage once.

-David Foundations open: In rare cases, the threads may come off or the wound may not heal properly.
If the wound has opened, we will re-stitch the wound if necessary.

-Don't worry. The transplanted cartilage touches: People with thin upper lip skin, for example, may slightly touch the contour of the transplanted cartilage. Since the cartilage is your own tissue, there is no concern that it will break through the skin and pop out.

-After the surgery, some gum will still be exposed. Gums are still somewhat exposed after surgery: Gummy smile surgery is a surgical procedure to correct (reduce) the excessive gum exposure when smiling, so there may be some gum exposure even after the surgery when smiling with all your might.

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