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Botox Injection for Hemifacial Spasm

Definition

Botox injection for hemifacial spasm is a medical treatment that involves injecting botulinum toxin (Botox) into the affected facial muscles to alleviate involuntary muscle contractions and spasms. Hemifacial spasm is a neurological condition characterized by sudden, involuntary muscle contractions on one side of the face, often caused by irritation or compression of the facial nerve.