Because these conditions deserve expert care.
And you deserve to feel confident in your own skin.
Expert treatment for gummy smile, dystonia, muscle spasms, and facial movement disorders.
Your smile, your ability to speak clearly, your facial expressions—these aren’t just aesthetic concerns. They’re fundamental to how you communicate, connect, and navigate the world with confidence.
When involuntary muscle spasms, overactive facial muscles, or movement disorders disrupt these functions, the impact goes far beyond appearance. It affects self-esteem, social interactions, and quality of life.
At FACE Secrets Florida, therapeutic neurotoxin treatments address a range of orofacial functional disorders—conditions affecting the muscles of the face, mouth, and jaw that interfere with normal movement, expression, and function.
From gummy smiles that make you self-conscious to facial spasms you can’t control, Dr. Daudrie Ann Powell brings expert, compassionate treatment directly to you. No clinic visits. No judgment. Just medical-grade care delivered in the privacy and comfort of your own space.
Orofacial functional disorders are conditions involving abnormal muscle activity in the face, mouth, jaw, and surrounding areas. They can be:
Hyperkinetic (too much movement):
Hypokinetic (restricted movement):
How therapeutic neurotoxins help:
By temporarily relaxing overactive muscles or rebalancing muscle activity, neurotoxin injections can:
Many of these treatments provide dual benefits—improving function while also enhancing aesthetic appearance.
What it is:
A gummy smile occurs when excessive gum tissue is visible when you smile, often caused by a hyperactive upper lip that elevates too high. This is usually due to overactivity of the levator labii superioris muscle.
While some people embrace their gummy smile, others feel self-conscious and avoid smiling in photos or social situations.
How neurotoxins help:
Small injections into the muscles that elevate the upper lip reduce their activity, limiting how high the lip rises when you smile. The result: less gum shows, and your smile feels more balanced and confident.
Benefits:
Ideal candidates:
Those with 3mm or more of gum showing when smiling, caused by muscle hyperactivity (not excess gum tissue or short upper lip, which require different treatments).
What to expect:
What it is:
A rare neurological movement disorder causing involuntary muscle contractions in the jaw, tongue, and lower face. These spasms can cause:
How neurotoxins help:
Neurotoxins are a first-line treatment for oromandibular dystonia. Injections into the affected muscles (masseter, temporalis, lateral pterygoid, tongue muscles) reduce involuntary contractions and restore more normal function.
Benefits:
Treatment approach:
Ideal candidates:
Those diagnosed with oromandibular dystonia by a neurologist or movement disorder specialist.
What it is:
Trismus is limited ability to open the mouth, often caused by muscle spasm, fibrosis, or nerve damage. It can result from:
Trismus makes eating, speaking, and dental care difficult or impossible.
How neurotoxins help:
For trismus caused by muscle spasm (not fibrosis or structural issues), neurotoxin injections into the masseter and medial pterygoid muscles can reduce spasm and improve jaw opening.
Benefits:
Important notes:
Ideal candidates:
Those with trismus caused by muscle spasm who have not responded adequately to physical therapy alone.
What it is:
Involuntary, repetitive muscle contractions in specific facial muscles. These can affect:
Facial muscle spasms can be:
How neurotoxins help:
Targeted injections into the spasming muscle relax it, reducing or eliminating the involuntary contractions.
Benefits:
Common focal spasm treatments:
Mentalis (chin) spasm:
Platysma (neck band) spasm:
Perioral (around mouth) spasm:
What it is:
A neurological condition causing involuntary, painless twitching on one side of the face. It typically begins around the eye and can spread to the cheek, mouth, and neck on the same side.
Hemifacial spasm is usually caused by a blood vessel pressing on the facial nerve. It worsens with stress, fatigue, or certain movements.
How neurotoxins help:
Neurotoxins are the gold standard treatment for hemifacial spasm. Injections into the affected muscles block nerve signals, reducing or eliminating spasms for 3-6 months.
Benefits:
Treatment approach:
Ideal candidates:
Those diagnosed with hemifacial spasm confirmed by neurological evaluation.
Important note:
Hemifacial spasm is distinct from facial tics or benign fasciculations. Proper diagnosis by a neurologist is essential.
What it is:
Severe, debilitating headaches accompanied by nausea, light sensitivity, and visual disturbances. Chronic migraine is defined as 15+ headache days per month, with at least 8 being migraines.
How neurotoxins help:
BOTOX® is FDA-approved for chronic migraine prevention. Injections are administered in a specific protocol across 31-39 injection sites in the forehead, temples, back of head, neck, and shoulders. Treatment blocks pain pathways and reduces migraine frequency.
Benefits:
Treatment protocol:
Injections every 12 weeks (3 months). Many patients see improvement after the second treatment cycle.
Ideal candidates:
Those diagnosed with chronic migraine who have tried and failed preventive medications, or who cannot tolerate medication side effects.
What it is:
A neurological condition causing involuntary muscle contractions in the neck, leading to abnormal head positions, neck pain, and limited range of motion. The head may turn, tilt, or pull in one direction.
How neurotoxins help:
Neurotoxins are FDA-approved for cervical dystonia. Injections into the affected neck muscles (sternocleidomastoid, trapezius, splenius capitis, etc.) reduce spasms and allow the head to return to a more normal position.
Benefits:
Ideal candidates:
Those diagnosed with cervical dystonia by a neurologist or movement disorder specialist.
Treating orofacial functional disorders requires precision, expertise, and individualized care.
1. Comprehensive Consultation (30-60 minutes)
Dr. Powell will:
For neurological conditions (oromandibular dystonia, hemifacial spasm), Dr. Powell may request documentation from your neurologist to ensure coordinated care.
2. Customized Treatment Plan
Based on your condition, Dr. Powell will determine:
3. Injection Procedure (10-30 minutes)
4. Post-Treatment Care
5. Follow-Up & Adjustment
Days 1-3: Neurotoxin binds to nerve receptors; minimal visible change
Days 3-7: Muscle activity begins to reduce; early improvement in spasms or excessive movement
Weeks 2-4: Full therapeutic effect; optimal reduction in symptoms
Months 3-6: Results gradually fade; maintenance treatment recommended
Condition-specific timelines:
Therapeutic neurotoxins have an excellent safety profile when administered by experienced practitioners.
Common, temporary side effects:
Condition-specific considerations:
Gummy smile treatment:
Trismus treatment:
Hemifacial spasm treatment:
Rare, serious side effects:
Who should NOT receive treatment:
| Condition | Neurotoxin Treatment | Alternative Approaches |
|---|---|---|
| Gummy Smile | Non-surgical, temporary, reversible | Lip repositioning surgery (permanent, invasive) |
| Oromandibular Dystonia | First-line treatment, well-tolerated | Oral medications (systemic side effects), surgery (rare) |
| Trismus | Reduces spasm; aids physical therapy | Physical therapy alone, surgical release (invasive) |
| Hemifacial Spasm | Gold standard, 85-95% effective | Microvascular decompression surgery (invasive, risky) |
| Focal Spasm | Targeted, minimal side effects | Oral muscle relaxants (systemic effects) |
Key advantages of neurotoxins:
Neurotoxins complement other therapies:
Physical therapy, night guards, stress management, and medication can all work alongside neurotoxin treatment for comprehensive care.
You may benefit from therapeutic neurotoxin treatment if you:
Not a candidate if you:
Because these conditions require both medical expertise and artistic precision.
Dr. Daudrie Ann Powell’s background in dentistry and aesthetic medicine gives her a unique understanding of facial anatomy, muscle function, and the delicate balance required to treat orofacial disorders effectively.
What sets FACE Secrets apart:
Some insurance plans may cover therapeutic neurotoxins for medically necessary treatments such as:
Cosmetic indications (gummy smile) are typically not covered by insurance.
We can help:
Dr. Powell can provide medical documentation, diagnosis codes, and treatment notes to support insurance claims. FACE Secrets does not bill insurance directly—you will submit claims for reimbursement.
For non-covered treatments or if you prefer not to use insurance:
$150 deposit required at booking (applied to treatment cost).
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when you book a consultation.
Because your time, privacy, and comfort matter.
We don’t ask you to fit into our schedule or travel to our location. We come to you—whether that’s your home, office, yacht, or private space—and deliver the same level of medical expertise you’d expect from a luxury medspa, but entirely on your terms.
No public waiting rooms. No parking hassles. No wondering if someone you know will see you walking into an injectable clinic.
Just Dr. Powell, her expertise, and her complete attention—focused solely on helping you look and feel like the best version of yourself.
A: No. Dr. Powell carefully doses and places injections to reduce excessive or involuntary muscle activity while preserving normal function and expression. Your smile and speech will feel natural.
A: Typically 3-4 months for most conditions. Hemifacial spasm often lasts 4-6 months. Maintenance treatments are needed to sustain results.
A: Most patients describe the sensation as a quick pinch. Topical numbing is available but often unnecessary. Dr. Powell uses the finest needles available.
A: Yes. Many patients address both functional concerns (e.g., gummy smile) and cosmetic concerns (e.g., forehead lines) in the same appointment.
A: Response varies by individual and condition. Some conditions (like oromandibular dystonia) may require 2-3 treatment cycles for optimal benefit. Dr. Powell will adjust dosage and technique as needed. If neurotoxins aren’t effective, she’ll discuss alternative options or refer you to a specialist.
A: Yes, in most cases. In fact, neurotoxins are often the first-line treatment for neurological conditions like hemifacial spasm and oromandibular dystonia. Dr. Powell may coordinate with your neurologist to ensure comprehensive care.
A: Possibly, for medically necessary treatments like hemifacial spasm or oromandibular dystonia. Gummy smile correction is considered cosmetic and typically not covered. We can provide documentation to support your insurance claim.
A: Yes, in most cases. In fact, neurotoxins are often the first-line treatment for neurological conditions like hemifacial spasm and oromandibular dystonia. Dr. Powell may coordinate with your neurologist to ensure comprehensive care.
Ready to explore relief from orofacial functional disorders?
Every therapeutic neurotoxin treatment begins with a comprehensive consultation to ensure this approach is right for your specific condition.
How to book:
A $150 deposit is required at booking and will be applied to your treatment cost. This secures Dr. Powell’s dedicated time for thorough evaluation and personalized care.
What’s included:
Cherry financing available. You’ll still earn Petal Program rewards on the full treatment amount.
Whether it’s a gummy smile that makes you hide your joy, involuntary spasms that draw unwanted attention, or limited jaw movement that affects eating and speaking—these conditions deserve expert care.
Therapeutic neurotoxins offer proven, effective relief for orofacial functional disorders. And at FACE Secrets, we bring that expertise directly to you—with the precision, privacy, and compassionate care you deserve.
Because these conditions shouldn’t be hidden. They should be treated—expertly, discreetly, and entirely on your terms. 
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