Bell's palsy and Botox - is it safe? (photo)

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I had Botox in my chin and it resulted with a crooked mouth and a smile when I talk , I know that the Botox was not injected correctly and it stays only for 3 month but I'm scared because I had bell parsly 15 years ago so I'm afraid that the muscles are already weak and that i might have weakened them more with the Botox , my qoueestion is, is it safe to do Botox if you have a history of bell palsy ?

Jeff Markey, MD, FACS · Answer

Botox has not been identified as a possible cause of Bells Palsy, and shouldn’t re-trigger your initial symptoms. Botox is commonly utilized to treat asymmetry following Bells Palsy. Botox use at this stage should be considered safe. Thank you for your question.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

It is safe to have botox treatments when you have Bell's Palsy.  The effects of botox wear off in 3 months however if you are concerned with your results you need to follow up with your provider.

Faraz Valaie, MD · Answer

Hi,
Thanks for the question and sorry to hear that you've had bad experience.
The amount and the placement of Botox is being determined by exam, if a muscle is weak, the physician will/should inject less. 
Also if there is any remnant of the Bell's palsy, there are ways to inject Botox asymmetrically so face looks more symmetric.
Best of luck :)

Alex Eshaghian, MD, PhD · Answer

Thank you for your question LNF81. I am sorry to hear about your
situation. Botox is a purified protein used to address wrinkles associated with
facial expression. It is important to understand that even if a Botox treatment is performed correctly, there is a risk that the product will spread to nearby muscles and relax those muscles as well. Botox can be used in the chin to address dimples that may appear there. If it spreads to adjacent muscles it can lead to a temporary asymmetric smile. Having a history of Bell's palsy is not a contraindication to receiving Botox. Please consult with a doctor for specific recommendations. Good luck!

J. Timothy Heffernan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Yes it is safe to administer Botox after Bell's Palsy, it just needs to be injected correctly to that area. You should consult with a oculofacial plastic surgeon for further treatments. Best of luck, Dr. Heffernan

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