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Mic123, If I remember correctly, you are employed in the medical field?.--I was wondering if you had any personal or professional experience with Botox being used for neuromuscular post ps issues ? My neurologist is one of the foremost authorities on the non-cosmetic use of Botox, but he doesn't have experience with using it for exactly my kind of issue. (Muscle tension around neck/ears causing nerve irritatiom.) He says that it has maybe a 50-50 chance of being successful. Those odds are beginning to sound pretty good to me at this point (I'm at the end of my rope with this long miserable recovery process.) But there are an awful lot of Botox horror stories on this site so it's not a riskless procedure. It would just be nice to hear of some success stories if you have any. Thanks and I'm glad your surgery went well.

Hi Peachylin, you're VERY early in the recovery process. It truly does take a minimum of a year to fully recover. 9 months ago I had ony a mini-lower facelift & platysmaplasty and I'm still struggling every day -- primarily with tightness & discomfort around ears (and some other places but not so bad.) My ears were in constant pain for the first 5 months and then, very gradually, started to get better (but not 100% yet.) I know exactly what you mean by the "pain in the neck behind ears" For me the neck pain went away around the 2nd month. Oh, and yes, you WILL look pretty again.Best of luck to you.

I'm so sorry this happened to you. I've had my own ps issues so I can imagine how you feel. I know it doesn't necessarily help you but there are people here that care. Sending good thoughts your way.

Hi, just came across your post and I was wondering if your paralysis has recovered any? What a terrifying experience! Hope you're doing better.

Hi Pbelli -- I'd try the Botox if I were you -- not really that much potential risk, and, who knows, it may alleviate your pain. Wishing you the best.