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Can the trigeminal nerve absorb Botox and still heal?

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It’s been 4 months and I can’t voluntarily keep my eyelids closed. 30 yo female got Botox for TMJ in April 2021. The nurse recommended I also inject my crows feet area for eye strain. The next night, I could blink but COULDN’T keep my eyes closed (lagophthalmos). Drs think the nurse injected my (R) trigeminal nerve, not muscle, which is why my (R)throat is numb and (R)ear can't stabilize. BUT, no one can explain why I can’t keep my eyelids closed. Do nerves absorb Botox? I know Botox is “temporary” but is the damage permanent? Is this a nerve or muscle issue?

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