Facial Paralysis, the surgical options
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Surgery for people with Facial Palsy/ParalysisSurgery for people with facial palsy is not always successful, and doesn't restore a face perfectly, but some people have been pleased with the results and advancements are being made all the time. Other people choose not to have surgery and live happy normal lives. From personal experience, I would say that there is every likelihood that a baby born with facial palsy will show some improvement throughout childhood, so if this is what your doctor tells you then please do believe it. I am not a doctor though so please always refer to your doctor about prognosis for facial palsy sufferers.
Facial Paralysis surgeons who I have heard good things aboutWhile I can't personally recommend these surgeons, I have had contact online with people who have had facial palsy surgery performed by them and who have been happy with the results. Dr Levine - California - this surgeon pioneered the surgery to correct eyelids that won't blink, eyelid reanimation Dr Zuker and Dr Manktelow - Toronto, Canada - Smile Surgery, two independant recommendations Dr Christopher Coombs - Melbourne, Australia - Smile Surgery
Other Facial Paralysis resources onlineFacial Paresis guide for parents National Library of Medicine guide Queen Victoria Hospital, UK - surgeons, no recommendations received yet Facial Paralysis Institute - surgeons, no recommendations received yet Facial Nerve Palsy Powerpoint presentation Artificial Muscles - Facial Plastic Surgery
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