Our facial expressions are extremely complex. Smiling, closing our eyes, and lifting our eyebrows are such natural expressions of our emotions. For patients who experience facial paralysis, the loss of some or all of these abilities can be life-altering. They often suffer from a drooping mouth, an inability to close one or both eyes, and a significant change in their appearance. The condition can not only have a debilitating effect on the functionality of facial features but can also severely impact one’s self-esteem.
Although there are conditions where facial paralysis has resolved over time, and normal form and function of facial features progressively restore themselves, therapy or surgical treatment is often needed to reanimate the face. Facial paralysis surgery primarily seeks to restore symmetry to the smile. Associated procedures like eyelid surgery NJ can also be performed to establish eyelid closure and to fill areas were affected muscle atrophy has occurred. In facial reanimation surgery, our reconstructive surgeon will attempt to rebalance the smile by restoring function in the paralyzed area. In cases of partial or complete paralysis, functioning muscles may be moved into those regions with the goal of restoring balance and form.
To consult with the best Board Certified Facial & Plastic surgeons or to schedule an appointment with the plastic surgeon Dr. Tadros, please contact one of our locations. We have two convenient locations in both New York and New Jersey. Our office located Park Avenue in Manhattan can be reached at (212) 532-4590 and you can contact our Bergen County office in Englewood, NJ by number (201) 408-5430.