Neural Reanimation Advances and New Technologies
Facial paralysis can have a profound effect on the patient from both an aesthetic and functional point of view. Just as there are numerous etiologies of facial paresis, there are…
The Sternohyoid Flap for Facial Reanimation
This article discusses the use of the sternohyoid muscle for facial reanimation. The report outlines the rationale for use, the technical aspects of flap harvest, and early clinical outcomes. The…
The Gracilis Free Flap
The gracilis free flap is the ideal modality of emotive and spontaneous facial reanimation in patients with a viable contralateral facial nerve. A 2-stage procedure with a cross-face nerve graft…
Temporalis Muscle Tendon Unit Transfer for Smile Restoration After Facial Paralysis
Temporalis muscle tendon unit (MTU) transfer may be used as a single-stage procedure for dynamic reanimation of the paralyzed face. Principles and biomechanics of muscle function and tendon transposition are…
Static Facial Slings
Facial paralysis results from a variety of different causes. Patients with facial paralysis have cosmetic and functional defects that significantly affect quality of life. Surgical intervention has the potential to…
Management of the Eye in Facial Paralysis
The preoperative assessment of the eye in facial paralysis is a critical component of surgical management. The degree of facial nerve paralysis, lacrimal secretion, corneal sensation, and lower eyelid position…
Botulinum Toxin in the Treatment of Facial Paralysis
This article reviews the current literature supporting the use of botulinum toxin in producing symmetric facial features and reducing unwanted, involuntary movements. Methods, protocols, and adverse events are discussed. Additionally,…
Bell’s Palsy
Bell’s palsy is unilateral, acute onset facial paralysis that is a common condition. One in every 65 people experiences Bell’s palsy in the course of their lifetime. The majority of…
Facial Paralysis: State of the Art
Daniel S. Alam, MD, FACS, Editor Smiling is in many regards the most fundamental form of human communication. It is the simplest link from one person to another, a wordless…
The Sternohyoid Flap for Facial Reanimation
This article discusses the use of the sternohyoid muscle for facial reanimation. The report outlines the rationale for use, the technical aspects of flap harvest, and early clinical outcomes. The…
