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Facelift, Neck Lift, Blepharoplasty, and Other Facial Cosmetic Surgeries During Reanimation Surgery

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Frequently, patients at my Dallas practice ask whether a facelift, neck lift, blepharoplasty (eyelid lift), or other cosmetic facial procedures can be performed during reanimation surgery. The simple answer is yes. In fact, in order to optimize results from facial paralysis correction, it is not only necessary to perform microsurgical nerve surgery, complex eyelid surgery, …

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What Is Synkinesis? Understanding Possible Treatment Approaches

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Following a period of temporary facial paralysis, many men and women may find that the affected facial nerves have recovered, but lingering asymmetry and involuntary muscle movements may persist. This condition, known as synkinesis, results from a miscommunication between the facial muscles and nerves. What is synkinesis? If you or a loved one are facing …

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Frontiers in the Treatment of Facial Paralysis

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Approximately a month ago, my university asked me to give a talk in a newly created venue called Science Café on the subject of facial paralysis. The goal of this talk was to provide information for all non-medical people from Texas, across the United States, and abroad who are interested in the subject, whether they …

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Shai M. Rozen, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Welcome to Our Blog

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welcomes you to our new blog! We will use this platform to share news and in-depth information about advancements in facial paralysis (palsy) and synkinesis treatments and topics our patients commonly ask about. We plan to regularly update this blog with posts that are interesting and helpful to patients and their families, as well as …

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