Facial Nerve Disorders

Our facial movements determine our interactions with the world. Regardless of the cause, disorders of the facial nerve can impact our non-verbal expression, how we speak and eat, and ability to close our eyes, causing significant detriment to quality of life.  Facial nerve disorders can broadly be categorized into flaccid (no movement) or non-flaccid (movement is present but often uncoordinated, such as 'synkinesis').

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At Ad Astra Facial Plastics, we are proud to offer the full spectrum of surgical care for both flaccid and non-flaccid facial nerve palsy. Management strategies for these challenging conditions are complex, but always centered around maximizing your quality of life. Surgical management of facial nerve disorders is almost always in conjunction with specialized therapy for your face and neck done with qualified physical therapists. Schedule a visit with Dr. McCann today to discuss your options. Services we provide include:
 

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• Eye: browlift, blepharoplasty, upper eyelid weight for lagophthalmos, lower lid tightening/canthoplasty for ectropion

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• Nose: rhinoplasty for nasal valve collapse

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• Mouth and face: nerve transfer procedures for paralysis, static procedures for paralysis (e.g. facial sling), selective neurolysis (cutting of nerve branches) for synkinesis, Botox injections for synkinesis, selective myomectomy (cutting of synkinetic muscles), or muscle transfers for both flaccid and non-flaccid palsy.