Botox for Bell’s palsy
Achieve greater facial symmetry for Bell’s palsy patients with botox.
Bell’s palsy is temporary paralysis that affects one side of the face. The condition develops rapidly, peaking at 72 hours. Medical advice should be sought within this period, as medication for Bell’s palsy is most effective when started early.
Having Bell’s palsy can be a worrying and confusing time as sufferers may initially fear that they are having a stroke. If you are at all concerned that it could be a stroke then dial 999 immediately.
Overactivity of certain facial muscles may occur following Bell’s palsy. This can lead to unwanted movements. Symptoms of Bell’s palsy can also include a ‘drooping’ of one side of the face.
Botox can be used to treat the symptoms of Bell’s palsy – both to alleviate unwanted facial movements, and to restore facial symmetry.
Overview of Bell’s palsy botox treatment
Benefits of Bell’s palsy botox
Botox treatment has the following benefits:
- Relaxes overactive muscles
- Alleviates unwanted facial movements
- Softens lines
- Reduces muscle activity that causes expression lines
- Non-surgical and targeted treatment
- Restores facial symmetry
Botox for Bell’s palsy prices
All appointments include a free, no-obligation consultation. Call our team on 0330 024 1300 for more information.
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What is Bell’s palsy botox treatment like?
Initial consultation
Prior to your treatment you’ll receive a free consultation with your practitioner, where they will assess your symptoms, discuss your medical history and review the likely benefits of treatment. If you, and they, are happy to go ahead, your treatment can be administered at the same appointment.
Botox to manage synkinesis (unwanted facial movements)
After Bell’s palsy, some facial muscles may become overactive, causing involuntary movements like eye closure while chewing or facial twitching. Botox helps by relaxing these muscles, reducing unwanted movements.
Botox to manage radial asymmetry
Facial weakness on one side can become more noticeable over time as the stronger side develops more movement and lines. Botox can balance this by relaxing muscles on the unaffected side, softening lines, and restoring symmetry.
Bell’s palsy botox – your questions answered
What is Bell’s palsy?
Bell’s palsy is temporary paralysis that develops rapidly (peaking at 72 hours) and affects one side of the face. Early medical advice should be sought, as medication for Bell’s palsy is most effective when started straight away.
Improvement in the condition can occur within a few weeks; however, a full recovery can take from three to six months and longer.
Symptoms of Bell’s palsy include unwanted facial movements (synkinesis), a ‘drooping’ of one side of the face, inability to close the affected eye, ear pain during onset, taste impairment and drooling.
What is botox treatment?
Facial muscles contract as a result of a substance called acetylcholine, which transmits electrical impulses. Botulinum toxin, commonly known as botox, is a protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, which blocks the release of acetylcholine, and is therefore used to relax carefully targeted facial muscles.
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What can I expect at my appointment?
Our botox for Bell’s palsy treatment is available at our London Harley Street, Huntingdon, Peterborough and Sevenoaks clinics.
All our patients are given a free initial consultation to ensure that our experts can fully assess your condition and so you have ample opportunity to ask any questions.
During your consultation you and our doctor will agree which treatment will give you the outcome you require and, if you are both happy, then the treatment can go ahead immediately.
What is the science behind botox for Bell’s palsy?
Overactivity of some facial muscles may occur following Bell’s palsy. Botox is injected into the affected area, temporarily relaxing the underlying muscles, and alleviating unwanted facial movements.
Botox can also be used to restore symmetry where the patient has been left with residual weakness in one side of the face. Botox is injected into targeted muscles in the unaffected side of the face to soften lines and reduce muscles movement. This brings the appearance more in line with the affected, weaker side.
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What can I expect following botox treatment for Bell’s palsy?
You may not feel any change immediately following the treatment, the initial effects become visible within 48 to 72 hours. The maximum effect is achieved in about one to two weeks when the treated area will feel more relaxed. You will notice less unwanted movement in the muscles if treated for synkinesis and a gradual balancing of your features if treated to achieve greater symmetry.
The benefits of the treatment usually last for up to four months, after which time further treatment may be needed. There may be exercises and stretches given to you by the doctor to ensure you get the full benefits of the treatment.
It is very important to carry these out, as having botox treatment provides an opportunity to change the way your face moves and to separate out movements that have become linked together.
Is botox treatment for Bell’s palsy right for you?
We won’t be able to treat you with Botox if any of the following apply to you:
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You suffer with myasthernia gravis or Lambert-Eaton syndrome.
- You have a blood-clotting disorder.
If you are not sure whether botox will be beneficial to you, then call us on 0330 024 1300 or book in for a free consultation with one of our doctors to discuss your options.
What other treatment options are available?
We also offer CACI treatment for Bell’s palsy, which can also be effective in relieving the symptoms, particularly to tighten and lift facial muscles, counteracting any drooping of the face.
Both the CACI and botox treatments can be delivered at the same appointment at our Huntingdon clinic.
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