I had bells palsy seven months ago and my eye keeps closing when i smile which is really annoying. Is there any way i can stop it?

[MelanieW]

[Karen-FPUK Partner]

This is called synkinesis, there is more information here: facialpalsy.org.uk/advice/g... - a specialist facial therapist can help you with this, it's best to ask your GP for more information about referring you to a specialist.

[FacialParalysisLA]

Botox is an effective treatment for synkinesis. It's designed to relax the muscles and prevent them from contracting and it's actually used on both sides of the face. In the normal side, Botox relaxs muscle movement. In the abnormal and hyperactive side, it reduces tension. The use of Botox helps to create a more symmetrical appearance in the face and reduce the unwanted muscle movement occurring due to synkinesis. You can find more about both synkinesis and Botox at: facialparalysisinstitute.co...