Can Botox Help Sternocleidomastoid Spasms After Facelift?

October 20, 2012
Asked By:Carol99 in San Francisco

Ever since a mini-lower face and neck lift 5 months ago, I've had intermittent tightness and spasms of the SCM muscle on one side. It also causes a tight, plugged-up feeling in the ear on that side. I'm receiving regular massages from a therapist but progress is slow. Would an injection of botox help calm the SCM down? Are there any risks? The ps who performed the surgery doesn't like the idea but a ps I saw for a 2nd opinion thinks it's a viable option. Thank you for your opinion.

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October 31, 2012

Answer: Botox is commonly used for muscle spasms

October 31, 2012

Answer: Botox is commonly used for muscle spasms

October 23, 2012

Answer: Botox to sternocleidomastiod muscle after face lift

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