So I've read that an electric toothbrush over 'the' muscle helps, but where exactly? Above the eyebrow, below, on the eyelid itself, eyelid open, eyelid closed?
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September 29, 2020
Answer: No, no, no, an electric toothbrush will not help the muscle.
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