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jean05237
jean05237

I had a failed op for my HMS in 2013, Since then it has got progressively worse. I have been offered another op but don't want to go through that again.

I was referred to a neurologist who I saw today, he has offered Botox treatment. I did have botox before my op but it didn't work. The neurologist said that botox treatment had improved in the last 5yrs, and so I have agreed to try it again.

One of the side effects of my op has been the muscles in my right cheek collapsing, leaving a sizeable indent, the n/ist did comment on it but didn't offer any advice.

After my consultation I was chatting to someone who worked in the beauty industry & she said that when she worked in a particular section of the industry people were offered a " facial simulator " to get the muscles working again.

Does anyone know anything about this treatment , if so do you think it might help me.

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  • john14747
    john14747 jean05237

    Posted

    i am not been aware of facial stimulator

    worth a try

    after 10 years i started botox 3 months ago . it has helped probably should have done it a few years ago . NOT PERFECT BUT IT HAS EASED THE SYMPTOMS . i will do it again later this week

  • Roseann
    Roseann jean05237

    Posted

    Hi Jean, so sorry your surgery was unsuccessful and you are left with this facial weakness. My guess is that it's a facial stimulator that was suggested. I don't know much about them but it's possible they are used after people have had a stroke??? If you do ever consider a second surgery then I can recommend my surgeon, Nik Patel, in Bristol UK. He seems to have had a lot of success with both first and second surgeries. Wishing you some relief. Roseann

  • jean05237
    jean05237

    Posted

    Hi, thank's for your replies. While researching facial stimulators I discovered that not only have my facial muscles collapsed leaving a pronounced indent in my cheek, but it would seem that my nasal valve has also collapsed - I have been having treatment for chronic rhinitis which is only on one side ( a steroid nasal spray & 120mg anti hist daily with no effect ) Oral competance is also a problem as I often start lisping.

    When I go back to my G P i'm going to request a referral Facial Rehabilitation treatment.

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