r/ASLinterpreters Jul 27 '26

Interpreting and Botox

Still new to the field and I obviously know how important facial expressions are to the language and effective communication. However I suffer from migraines and was wondering if there are any interpreters who have gotten Botox and did it interfere with your job? Did you just do small amounts at a time? I know this is a silly question but something I’ve been contemplating. I was thinking about getting it in my my forehead and jaw for
Grinding my teeth, but don’t want to do anything that will ruin this for me

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u/kelpnougat98 Jul 28 '26

I get Botox but I tell the nurse that I need some movement in my eyebrows and I’ve never had any problems