Can Botox Trigger Trigeminal Neurolgia?

May 18, 2013
Asked By:elstep1

I have had TN to the send and third branch of the nerve, but have thankfully been pain free for 18 months. I would like Botox around the eye and cheek area but am afraid it may trigger the TN? I have heard Botox can help TN but as I would be having it done by a cosmetic surgeon around the eye and cheeck could it have the opposite effect?

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May 20, 2013

Answer: Botox for trigeminal neuralgia

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