My left facial side has paralysis caused from my stroke. My jawline (about a 2x2x2 triangle) has feeling but the inside of my mouth (left side) has no feeling. The space covering from my chin (about 1 inch from the center of my face) to the top of my ear straight across the back of my scalp to about 1/2 way, up over my head down the center of my face down to my chin.
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June 25, 2016
Answer: Will Botox improve facial paralysis with facial droop?
I am sorry your experience with Botox has been bad. Unfortunately, at this point there is nothing to do but wait until it wears off. You should start to see an improvement after another month and within a few weeks after that, you should be back to baselineall the bestDr Soni
Thank you for your question. Most Botox vials are either 50 or 100 units therefore it is not uncommon to use the same vial for more than one patient. However, the top of the vial should be sterilized with alcohol and change needles for each syringe. It is common to use a different needle for w...
This depends on whether your masseter muscle is making your jawline look square, but from your photos I wouldn’t say it’s “odd". If the cause is your masseter muscle, then they may bulk up from excessive use (chewing). Botox can help relax it and soften the contour. If it’s something else, t...
