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There are many sub-types of facial spasm, but two distinct type are very common: 1) Benign Essential Blepharospasm (BEB): It is caused by an uncontrolled nerve signal in the brain that stimulates the eyelid muscles. Constant involuntary blinking and squeezing of the eyelids causes visual interruptions in the patient’s day to day activities. Meige syndrome is a type of BEB that involves the entire face, not just eyelids. 2) Hemifacial spasm (HFS): It is commonly caused by an irritation of facial nerve on one side, leading to involuntary spasms on one half of the face.
Botunlinum toxin injection (BOTOX) into the eyelid muscles can temporarily reduce the muscle spasm in majority of patients. The injection is performed as an out patient procedure, and takes 10-20 minutes. Application of local anesthesia cream 30 mins before the injection makes it almost painless. The effect is usually seen in 7-10 days. The effect lasts average 2-4 months, and needs to be repeated for continued effect.
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