I suffered nerve damage to the right side of my face after a car accident. This has caused my right eyebrow to be much lower than my left, and I'm unable to raise my right eyebrow as high. Because of this my face is severly asymmetrical. I have read that smoking marijuana may help make the nerves strong, and that may help with the asymmetry. Is this true? What other things would help my condition? This has caused extreme depression and anxiety. Thank you.
Answer: Uneven brow position
the lower side can be raised and the other treated with botox or the nerve permantly cut.. both should improve symmetry
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the lower side can be raised and the other treated with botox or the nerve permantly cut.. both should improve symmetry
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Answer: Droopy brow after injury
I am sorry to hear about your accident. Generally nerve recovery can take up to 18 months. There are no treatments that I know of to speed this process. If your concern is asymmetry, you can treat the non-paralized side with Botox to balance the muscles while you are waiting. Otherwise, there are more complicated surgical treatments for permanent nerve injury that you should discuss with your surgeon. Good luck.
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Answer: Droopy brow after injury
I am sorry to hear about your accident. Generally nerve recovery can take up to 18 months. There are no treatments that I know of to speed this process. If your concern is asymmetry, you can treat the non-paralized side with Botox to balance the muscles while you are waiting. Otherwise, there are more complicated surgical treatments for permanent nerve injury that you should discuss with your surgeon. Good luck.
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December 24, 2012
Answer: Frontal Nerve Branch Damage
If the injury was within 18 months or so, a nerve graft can be used to reestablish function, but this is a more specialized procedure than the brow lift or Botox that has been suggested.
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Answer: Frontal Nerve Branch Damage
If the injury was within 18 months or so, a nerve graft can be used to reestablish function, but this is a more specialized procedure than the brow lift or Botox that has been suggested.
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December 11, 2012
Answer: Marijuana is useless
You will get no change in your brow position or nerve damage from Marijuana. If the brow position is severely asymmetric, it is unlikely that botox will significantly improve your condition either. Photos would be helpful to determine the extent of the asymmetry and whether a surgical approach might be beneficial for you.
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Answer: Marijuana is useless
You will get no change in your brow position or nerve damage from Marijuana. If the brow position is severely asymmetric, it is unlikely that botox will significantly improve your condition either. Photos would be helpful to determine the extent of the asymmetry and whether a surgical approach might be beneficial for you.
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October 22, 2013
Answer: Droopy, Paralyzed Eyebrow? Marijuana will not improve your brow symmetry or function of the muscle in any way. If your injury is more than 1-2 years old, it is unlikely that your brow function will spontaneously improve. If your injury is, 6 months old for example, you might see improved movement with time. Assuming this is an old injury there are two options. Botox can be used to subtly raise the weak side and decrease movement on the strong side to improve symmetry. This lasts about 3 months and will cause some improvement. The best option is typically a browlift surgery to lift the weak brow and improve symmetry. This is a safe procedure in experienced hands and will provide a permanent result. I hope this information is helpful.Stephen Weber MD, FACS
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Answer: Droopy, Paralyzed Eyebrow? Marijuana will not improve your brow symmetry or function of the muscle in any way. If your injury is more than 1-2 years old, it is unlikely that your brow function will spontaneously improve. If your injury is, 6 months old for example, you might see improved movement with time. Assuming this is an old injury there are two options. Botox can be used to subtly raise the weak side and decrease movement on the strong side to improve symmetry. This lasts about 3 months and will cause some improvement. The best option is typically a browlift surgery to lift the weak brow and improve symmetry. This is a safe procedure in experienced hands and will provide a permanent result. I hope this information is helpful.Stephen Weber MD, FACS
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