I've delt with synkenisis since i can remember, i had bells palsy when i was 9 back in 2000. I want the right side of my face to look like my left side, normal.. i try to cover up with makeup but im sick of it, i just want my eyes to be even when i smile, get rif of the chin dimple, eyebrow goes up when i smile, and my cheeck seems kind of droopy makes a bigger smile crest on the affected side. Would botox help? Please, desperate 19 yr old
Answer: Botox for Synkinesis Botox can be used for synkinesis, but judicious amounts should only be injected. This is one of the most difficult injections because you want to decrease the strength of one side but not the other. I suggest you consult with an expert physician injector of Botox for this problem.Hope this helps,Dr. Gus Diaz
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Answer: Botox for Synkinesis Botox can be used for synkinesis, but judicious amounts should only be injected. This is one of the most difficult injections because you want to decrease the strength of one side but not the other. I suggest you consult with an expert physician injector of Botox for this problem.Hope this helps,Dr. Gus Diaz
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September 29, 2015
Answer: Synkinesis secondary to Bell's Palsy Synkinesis manifests itself as involuntary muscular movements accompanying voluntary movements. Thus, when a person with synkinesis smiles, we commonly see increased squinting and involuntary hyper-contractions in the side that was affected by the Bell's. Unfortunately, it is difficult to tell from the photos if this is the exact issue. If Synkinesis is indeed your issue, Botox can greatly assist you. We have injected patients with synkinesis and blepharospasm for years. It requires an artful hand, and a thorough consult. The physician injector must carefully watch the face and map those areas that are hyperkinetic. We often also inject the normal side of the face as well to calm areas that are more active on that side, in order to match any deficits on the Bell's side, thus, restoring harmony, balance, and symmetry to the face.
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September 29, 2015
Answer: Synkinesis secondary to Bell's Palsy Synkinesis manifests itself as involuntary muscular movements accompanying voluntary movements. Thus, when a person with synkinesis smiles, we commonly see increased squinting and involuntary hyper-contractions in the side that was affected by the Bell's. Unfortunately, it is difficult to tell from the photos if this is the exact issue. If Synkinesis is indeed your issue, Botox can greatly assist you. We have injected patients with synkinesis and blepharospasm for years. It requires an artful hand, and a thorough consult. The physician injector must carefully watch the face and map those areas that are hyperkinetic. We often also inject the normal side of the face as well to calm areas that are more active on that side, in order to match any deficits on the Bell's side, thus, restoring harmony, balance, and symmetry to the face.
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