Botox For bells palsy? (Photo)

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.