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Suffering From Hemifacial Spasm. Botox Injection Therapy Advised. Does This Cause Any Brain Damage?
I am suffering with hemifacial spasam from last 8 years and treatment started dr has advised botox injuction theropy for 3 times. 1 already taken 1year back. due to unavilabe of leaves 2 injuctions are left. Is there any serious problem to brain. Now I am thinking to take remaining 2 spells. kindly adviseme.
Thu, 23 Aug 2012
Dear Friend,
No botox injections dont cause brain damage, but may cause facial asymetry at times which is temporary
regards
Dr. Vineet Saggar (MCh)
Neuro Surgeon / Spinal Surgeon
No botox injections dont cause brain damage, but may cause facial asymetry at times which is temporary
regards
Dr. Vineet Saggar (MCh)
Neuro Surgeon / Spinal Surgeon
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