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Resting Face , Tumor Side Mouth Higher?

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saratrehan:
Hello,

I have noticed when my face is in resting face, my tumor side mouth appears higher than my non tumor side. Its not totally noticeable to people, but it frustrates me. anyone else have this? Anything that can be done to correct it?

gbly:
I know there has been some time, but I am now seeing the same thing myself.  I am 3 months post radiation and now my AN side is the same as you describe.

Have you done any facial exercises or anything that might help with the nerve?
Thanks
GB

Boise Jim:
Yep, six years (almost seven) out from radiation and it's been that way ever since. Hardly think about it anymore.

gbly:
I have been researching botox vs Acupuncture.  Both seem like they might be a good way to go for our issues.  I would be interested in if anyone has done either and what they have for recommendations.
I have an appointment in January, so it will be awhile before I can update on results.
v/r GB

gbly:
Good evening all, I wanted to pass along my latest update.

Seems I have synkinesis on my radiation side.  Was able to get in with the doctors and they have recommended and administered botox to calm my face and get my eye to be more open.  I am 2 days into the botox and I can already see and feel a difference, but max results seen 3 -4 days.
10 shots in neck to relax the banding - now smooth
1 shot into chin to relax the dimpling in chin, still slight dimpling, but better and still not to the 4 days.
1 shot in upper lid and 1 shot in lower lid to help keep the eye open.  The volume was minimum to ensure no dry eye.  But might happen, but have had dry eye for a good part of this, so ops normal.
1 shot in my check and still tight so might need to get a little more, but not going to worry about it until the next dose.

My biggest thing that I wanted addressed was the eye not staying open.  I was very conscious of it and now much better.
 
I also start PT for my face in a few weeks and with the combo hoping to re-train my muscles.  I also have one more treatment of botox in May so I will keep you all posted.

Good luck and great option if anyone is looking to even out their face.

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