Botox For bells palsy? (Photo)

Botox can be used to treat the unaffected side for more symmetry.  It will not help the affected side. 

I would recommend trying some Botox on the unaffected side; I recently treated a patient with weakness of the 7th nerve from birth who had a similar facial expression. I injected Botox on the "normal" side in increments and this provided a more symmetrical appearance without affecting speech or the ability to eat. Hopefully, your Bell's Palsy will resolve quickly and spontaneously.

Botox relaxes muscles.  It is a mainstay treatment to relax the relatively hyperactive side in patients with Bell's palsy.  Often Bell's palsy, particularly early win the course, is a condition in evolution; it is changing.This treatment requires patience and a solid knowledge of the anatomy of the facial nerves.  Preferably surgeons performing this should be also skilled in microsurgical transplantation of nerves, surgical treatment of facial paralysis, along with a knowledge of the risks, expected outcomes and benefits.

Bell's Palsy is an unfortunate condition that affects the facial nerve, most often on one side only..  The facial nerve controls movement of the face (e.g., smiling, eyebrow elevation, squinting, etc. ) and Bell"s Palsy may affect patients to varying degrees and the recovery can vary as well.  It is best to ask your treating physician (which at some point should include an ENT or neuro-otologist) to determine the long-term course of your recovery and when Botox may be a treatment option.Unfortunately, Botox will not help you smile.  Botox would, however, typically be used to help gain facial symmetry and balance, often by treating the unaffected side.I hope this helps.

Unfortunately Botox does not hasten the recovery of Bell's Palsy. It is used to slightly relax the active, unaffected muscles so there is better balance in the appearance of the face. Please continue the nerve stimulation and facial exercises you have been prescribed they will help function return faster and stronger.