Permanent Paralysis w/ Long-Term Botox Use?

March 12, 2011
Asked By:Auckland 0627 in Auckland

If botox is being used on a regular basis to paralyze the facial muscles, will it eventually cause permanent facial paralysis?

Answers (10)

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September 1, 2015

Answer: Consistent botox treatment will not permanently paralyze the muscle

Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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September 1, 2015

Answer: Consistent botox treatment will not permanently paralyze the muscle

Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
March 29, 2011

Answer: Can Botox make you as stiff as a surfboard, forever?

Ritu Chopra, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 29, 2011

Answer: Can Botox make you as stiff as a surfboard, forever?

Ritu Chopra, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 23, 2011

Answer: Botox results are temporary

Lorrie Klein, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
March 23, 2011

Answer: Botox results are temporary

Lorrie Klein, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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March 14, 2011

Answer: There is absolutely no permanent paralysis with BOTOX®.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
March 14, 2011

Answer: There is absolutely no permanent paralysis with BOTOX®.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
March 14, 2011

Answer: Permanent paralysis with Botox

March 14, 2011

Answer: Permanent paralysis with Botox

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