BMC’s Yawkey building doors are now closed as an entrance as part of our ongoing efforts to enhance our campus and provide you with the best clinical care.

All patients and visitors on our main campus must enter our hospital via Shapiro, Menino, or Moakley buildings, where they will be greeted by team members at a new centralized check-in desk before continuing to the hospital. We are excited to welcome you and appreciate your patience as we improve our facilities.

Hemifacial Spasm


Hemifacial spasm is a condition that causes the muscles on one side of your face to twitch (or spasm). These twitches can't be controlled and are usually painless.

In some cases, there is no known cause, but causes may include:

  • A blood vessel touching a facial nerve
  • Facial nerve injury
  • Tumor

Potential treatments include:

  • Botox injections
  • Anticonvulsant drugs
  • Decompression surgery
  • Radiofrequency thermocoagulation

Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition

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Neurosurgery

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Neurosurgery
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Functional Neurosurgery

When a neurological disorder disrupts your daily life, our team can provide state-of-the-art treatment and compassionate care to help you get back to your life.
Functional Neurosurgery