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Does facial weakness causing facial expression to become blank looking and a smile that never looks right get better

A MGteam Member asked a question 💭
Sydney, AU
August 2, 2025
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Myasthenia Gravis Smile: 4 Ways MG Affects the Face Read Article...
A MGteam Member

Alice, I know you asked if there are exercises/ a way to prevent the expressionless face we can get.

There is such a thing as face yoga..

When I did a search, google AI found these examples:
Targeting the cheeks:
Cheek Lifter: Curl your upper lip over your teeth and smile, lifting cheek muscles. Gently release and lift muscles with fingers.

Happy Cheeks Sculpting: Smile without showing teeth, then purse lips and smile, pushing cheek muscles up. Place fingers on mouth corners and slide them to the top of cheeks, holding.
Targeting the eyes and forehead:

Eyebrow Lifter: Press fingertips under eyebrows to force eyes open. Smile and push eyebrows down against fingers. Close eyes and roll eyeballs up, holding for 20 seconds. Repeat.

Brow lifts: Place fingernails over eyebrows and push skin down. Push brows up and down.
Eye squeeze: Pull lips downward and to one side. Squeeze one eye shut for a second, repeating while holding lips to the side. Switch eyes and repeat.

Targeting the mouth and jaw:
OO-EE or OO-AH mouth: Purse lips without showing teeth and exaggerate movements while saying "OO" and "EE" (or "AH"). Repeat between sounds.
Jaw exercise: Separate teeth with mouth slightly closed and lips together. Bring lower jaw forward, stretching lower lip up. Hold, then return to original position.

Overall facial exercises:
Smiling and frowning: Smile with closed lips, holding, then relax. Frown with closed lips, holding, then relax. Repeat to lift and strengthen cheek muscles.

Big and small face: Exaggerate opening mouth and eyes, then scrunch face tightly. Repeat to warm up muscles.

Important considerations:
Consistency: Regular practice is key for results.
Gentle Approach: Be gentle with delicate facial skin.
Consult a Professional: Consult a dermatologist or certified face yoga instructor if you have concerns.

I hope this is helpful!

August 2, 2025
A MGteam Member

Seams like when something is gone its many come back for a short time then leave again that's MG for you ❤

August 2, 2025
MGteam

Yes, facial weakness symptoms can improve with proper management of MG. Up to 60% of people with MG experience facial weakness, which can cause a mask-like appearance and make it harder to express emotions through facial expressions. While this can be frustrating, many people report getting their smiles back with better Show Full Answer

Yes, facial weakness symptoms can improve with proper management of MG. Up to 60% of people with MG experience facial weakness, which can cause a mask-like appearance and make it harder to express emotions through facial expressions. While this can be frustrating, many people report getting their smiles back with better disease management.

Common facial symptoms include:
• A smile that becomes tired during social events
• One-sided facial weakness
• Drooping facial muscles
• Less pronounced lip movement when smiling Since MG symptoms can fluctuate, facial weakness may be more noticeable when you're tired or at the end of a long day. Some people find it helpful to verbally communicate their mood to others since their facial expressions may not match how they're feeling. While the journey can feel like a rollercoaster, working with your healthcare team to optimize your treatment plan can help improve facial muscle control.

August 2, 2025
A MGteam Member

Yes. I have taken pics where my smile looks so strained it looked painful. That is called sad face. It's also like a flare. You ma have spoken too much or strained your muscles in your jaw chewing it could be anything.
It's just time to rest.
Stay hopeful 😎

August 5, 2025
A MGteam Member

Thank you so much those exercises sound brilliant,I’ll try them now 👍😸

August 3, 2025

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