Whenever I blink my right nostril flares can Botox in my nose fix the twitch?

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Jason Emer, MD · Answer

botox can help nostril flare will need to be done every 3 months. at home dermarolling weekly also helps (see link).  Best, Dr. Emer.

Ritwik Grover, MD · Answer

You certainly can botox nearly any where on the human body to fix aberrant muscle twitching, and there are specific muscles designed to flare the nostrils. However, one thing to always be cautious with when botoxing around the mouth and nose is that temporarily paralyzing those muscles can have disastrous consequences if not done carefully. For instance, it is possible to botox around the mouth carefully, but if too much botox gets in the wrong place, difficulty with mouth function and drooling can ensue. Similarly, around the nose, if not done carefully, the botox can cause issues with getting enough air in that particular side of the nose, as well as the possibility of botox running down toward the mouth with gravity under the skin and causing the above-mentioned difficulty with oral competence. Ultimately, work very slowly with your plastic surgeon in these areas. Just a few units of botox at a time and observe over the coming days how it impacts you. Eventually, you both will hit on a safe routine. Hope that helps!

Samir Shureih, MD · Answer

Based on your description of muscle movement you may have (Synkinesis is a neurological symptom in which a voluntary muscle movement causes the simultaneous involuntary of other muscles).I would recommend getting a proper neurological diagnosis before trying Botox or surgery

Onir Spiegel, DDS, PhD · Answer

Botox, Dysport, Jeauveau and Xeomin are Botulinums available in the US to treat a whole host of problems like the angry 11s, forehead lines and crow feet, and what you wouldn't think about like bunny lines, gummy smile, lip flip, nostril flare, T-zone sweating, excessive sweating of the palms and underarms, reducing the masseter muscles, migraines, etc. It's truly become the miracle drug of the centrury. All the best from Boston, Dr. Onir

Rita Rakus, MBBS - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. We always recommend a face-to-face consultation for advice however from what you have provided here yes botox would be a great choice to treat this.
I hope that helps, please always a seek a qualified and experienced practitioner for any cosmetic treatment, best wishes

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