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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Functional Neurosurgery
A program within the Department of Neurosurgery providing functional neurosurgery treatment for neurological conditions that impact daily life, using advanced therapies such as de…