What Can I Do About a Torn Earlobe?
Piercing your ears puts your earlobe at risk to tear, and other issues could prompt you to consider earlobe repair surgery, too. Learn about what the surgery involves in our latest blog.
The Positive Results from Facial Paralysis Surgery
Causes of facial paralysis
An individual can experience facial paralysis due to a number of causes. These include traumatic injury, cancers of the skin, head or neck, salivary gland cancers, infections, and a medical condition commonly known as Bell’s palsy. Facial paralysis can cause disfiguration of the face to such an extent that proper eye, mouth and hearing functions are impaired. In addition, facial paralysis can cause other issues such as psychological problems which can unfortunately lead to a dramatic decrease in the quality of life for the individual.
The wonders of facial paralysis surgery
A board-certified cosmetic surgeon like Dr. Schwarcz who is experienced in the latest facial paralysis surgery procedures, can work wonders in restoring a person’s full facial functioning that has been affected by facial nerve damage. Facial paralysis surgery can help recover lost skin tone, restore normal facial movement, and eliminate unsightly facial drooping. Further, the surgery offers the possibility of restoring the ability to normally close the eyes and regaining function while helping to reduce the risk of eye injury and eventual blindness.
Your treatment options
A qualified cosmetic plastic surgeon may recommend one of several treatment options to a patient who obtains a consultation regarding facial paralysis surgery. These include nerve grafting, facial slings, muscle transfer surgery, Botox treatments or eyelid surgery, followed by physical therapy. In most cases, dramatic results in correcting facial movement and function can be obtained after a single session of facial paralysis surgery. For some patients, multiple procedures may be recommended in order to correct a number of problems caused when facial nerves have become traumatized or infected due to injury or disease.
Anyone experiencing any degree of facial paralysis should not let shame stop them from finding a solution to their condition. If you or a loved one are suffering from facial paralysis surgery, you should not avoid treatment but look to eliminate these deteriorating symptoms to restore your quality of life.
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