Facial Paralysis

Flaccid facial paralysis creates unique challenges for restoring eye protection, oral competence, and symmetry. Learn about practical static and dynamic surgical options to help patients regain facial function and expression.

What are the treatment options available for facial synkinesis to improve both cosmetic and functional outcomes? Facial plastic surgeon Dr. Shiayin Yang explains her approach to the evaluation and treatment of facial synkinesis, including surgical and non-surgical approaches.

Facial reanimation restores movement after nerve injury. While some cases recover naturally, others need timely surgery. Dr. Myriam Loyo Li explores when to intervene; using nerve grafts, transfers, and emerging tools to improve outcomes and facial function.

Facial reanimation surgery requires choosing between nerve transfer and free muscle transfer based on timing, age, and cause of paralysis. Dr. Myriam Loyo shares insights on dual innervation, multivector techniques, and innovative donor muscle options.

Patients with synkinesis report hyper and hypokinetic facial movements, sometimes accompanied by pain. Hear a facial plastic surgeon’s perspective on facial synkinesis definition, causes, and symptoms.