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Shai M. Rozen, M.D., F.A.C.S.
1801 Inwood Road
Dallas, TX 75390
Phone: (214) 645-2353
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Why Won't My Lip Go Down on the Side That I Have Synkinesis? As mentioned in previous blogs on synkinesis, one of the characteristic findings is that certain muscle groups work against each other rather than working in synchrony. A simple example of this is the activity of the biceps and triceps muscles in the …
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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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So, a few days ago, my webmaster asked me – “Hey, what about those blogs you promised me.” This was not the first time he asked this question. Between patients, research, mentoring at work, and life outside of work, I neglected my blogs. I intended to share my blogs with my patients on different aspects …
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The Courage of Justin Bieber In the last few days, many of my medical students and patients asked me if I had seen the video of famous singer and songwriter Justin Bieber talking about his own experience with facial paralysis, being given the diagnosis of Ramsay Hunt Syndrome (Type 2). Subsequently, one of my students …
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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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