Can Botox reduce ear movement?

Question

My ears move excessively when I chew, talk or smile and sometimes involuntarily at rest. Can botox treat the issue to eliminate or minimize the movement of my ears? What muscles would need to be injected? Thank you in advance!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Yes, Botox should be able to improve this. You'll want to see someone meticulous. Botox results resolve in 3-4 months. Best, Dr. Emer

Melvin Elson, MD · Answer

Botox can help with this and to determine where to inject your doctor will need to observe tbhis happening as you speak and inject the muscles that are causing this to occur. see a board certified dermatologsit

Michele S. Green, MD · Answer

Botox can be used to reduce movement temporarily but fillers can also be used to adjust different variables that you don't like about your ears.  Consult an expert in Botox for these advanced techniques.  Best, Dr. Green

Benjamin C. Paul, MD · Answer

This is a great question. There are three vestigial muscles that move the ear (the auricularis muscles). Botox can relax these muscles. As an ENT trained facial plastic surgeon, I have operated on these muscles and know their location from doing ear surgery. Whoever injects you should be able to feel the muscle responsible for the pull of your ear and inject into the muscle. Best of luck from Manhattan.

Leonard Grossman, MD · Answer

Some individuals have very active muscles that move ears. Botox will most definitely help your condition. Make sure you're seen either by plastic surgeon like myself or an ENT specialist. Good luck from New York City

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