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Got spasm in depressor labii muscle after facial paralysis 15 months. is there surgery such as selective myectomy to treat this aside from botox?

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

May be nerve recover: Consult neurosurgeon. May be nerve regenerating so I'd just watch it for 4-6 mo.

Answered 5/9/2021

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