title: Treatment of weakness of the lower lip depressor.
abstract: Weakness of the lower lip is an embarrassment for the subject, and in the act of normal speech the depressor is activated and produces a functional asymmetry with the paralyzed side. A number of methods have been used to improve balance by paralyzing the active side or increasing the power of the paralyzed side. The author presents his experience with these methods and provides an algorithm for treatment.
authors.forename: Douglas H
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Harrison
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007273:Injections, Intramuscular; D008046:Lip / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018908:Muscle Weakness / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D009465:Neuromuscular Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D009465:Neuromuscular Agents; D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A