Botox For Muscles Affected By Brain Surgery on Side of Face? (photo)

Back in 1994 I had brain surgery that affected the muscles on one side of my face. I have heard that Botox can help with the asymmetry of my face. However my concern is my nasal area and my mouth. Both of these still droop to the side. Do you think that this could help me?

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There are many treatment options for patients with facial nerve dysfunction

As a Charlotte area facial nerve expert, I deal with many patients with facial nerve dysfunction. I use Botox for people that have facial nerve synkinesis. After an injury to the facial nerve, it regenerates abnormally and the person loses the ability to move individual muscles of the face creating facial asymmetry. I will use Botox to on both sides of the face to help create facial symmetry at both rest and during animation. From you pictures and what you... more

Facial drooping following brain surgery

Following nerve injury, from what ever cause, loss of muscle function can result in dynamic facial distortion. Depending upon the area, using Botox on the OPPOSITE side will often restore facial balance. Often there is what is known as hyperkinesia on the opposite side of the injury which is an over reaction by the brain to compensate. Botox will quiet this over compensation. Also filling agents like Restylane can be injected in the paralyzed areas to support or change the contours which are... more

Botox for asymmetry

When injury or stroke causes a paralysis on one side of the face, making a smile can make the asymmetry look very significant. Some patients prefer to have Botox on the good side to make things look more equal but it may not be as symmetric as you like and could further interfere with eating and speaking. In addition, the results only last a few months.

Botox for asymmetry

Based on the photo's you've posted, I would recommend consulting with a well-trained and experienced injector. They would need to have a thorough history of your treatments and/or surgeries, as well as current information on your health. Botox if done properly, could likely help your situation.