I have trigeminal neuralgia. Would having botox for 11's and a brow lift exacerbate the condition?

Thanks for sharing your question. I can
appreciate your concern.



Trigeminal neuralgia is the consequence of piercing muscles
around the face on branches of the trigeminal cranial nerve. ( a sensory nerve
of the face). Botox which paralyzes the muscles, have being approved for the
use of migraine headaches for this main reason.

Depending on the location of your neuralgia, botox should
help with the symptoms.



On the same token, surgery in this area will stretch your
nerves, creating a temporary numbness to the nerves. You may experience
potential improvement to the areas where the surgery is performed.



Make sure to have an evaluation by a board certified plastic
surgeon who has experience in facial cosmetic surgery and migraine surgery.



Best wishes

Theoretically there shouldn't be a link; however, you don't know the trigger for your neuralgia and I would strongly recommend you avoid all elective facial procedures, especially cosmetic as it may trigger the neuralgia.