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The facial movements are highly coordinated and complex. Injury from tumors or cancer or Bell\u2019s palsy may cause impairment of facial movement.\u00a0 Regardless of the cause, the most important consideration is protection of the eye.\u00a0 Without the ability to effectively close the eye, the eye can become dry causing irritation and the feeling that there is \u201csand in the eye\u201d, a harbinger of potentially dangerous problems with the eye.<\/p>\n

There are several procedures that may be able to help with closure of the eye.\u00a0 Our surgeons are among the world\u2019s experts in managing the paralytic eyelid syndrome<\/a> (PES).\u00a0 In addition, management of the lower facial asymmetry and lack of spontaneous movement is managed by various techniques.<\/p>\n

After return of facial function after Bell\u2019s Palsy, the facial muscles may become \u201cspastic\u201d or too tight, and the eyelid may close in unusual ways.\u00a0 This may be helped with Botox, or other more cutting-edge procedures<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Each patient is analyzed carefully and presents a different anatomic picture and requires a different set of tools for an optimal, natural facial reanimation. You can be sure your treatment will be individualized to your particular needs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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