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What causes muscle spasms on one side of your face? only one side around eye, mouth and cheek.
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Hemifacial spasm : Hemifacial spasm is contraction of one side of the face. It can be due to irritation of the facial nerve due to a blood vessel but can also be due to other central nerve system disorders. It is treated with Botox injections or sometimes surgery.
Answered 3/11/2016
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