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When my dd smiles one side of her face smiles more than the other. it is hard to explain. it is like she has weak muscles on one side of her face.

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Possible Bell's: palsy, a weakness or inflammation of the facial nerve: requires medical evaluation, examination, diagnosis and treatment asap.

Answered 5/24/2016

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A member asked:

When my dd smiles one side of her face smiles more than the other. it is hard to explain. it is like she has weak muscles on one side of her face.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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