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Surgical Options for Children with Facial Paralysis

Facial Paralysis can be devastating to live with, especially as a child. Children can have varying forms of facial paralysis that can be a result of a variety of different factors.

Dr. Azizzadeh Assists 11-Year-Old Boy with Facial Paralysis

Recently, globally recognized facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Babak Azizzadeh helped Ryder Reddig, an 11-year-old boy from the Philippines with facial paralysis as a result of a facial tumor.

How to Fix a Crooked Smile: Here’s What You Need to Know

Facial paralysis treatments are available to help improve the effects of partial facial weakness or permanent paralysis.

What Is Acoustic Neuroma Facial Paralysis?

Tumors can come in many different forms; some more troublesome than others. A certain type of tumor called an acoustic neuroma is notorious for contributing to facial paralysis due to its proximity to the facial nerve.

Best Treatment Recommendations for Recent Bell’s Palsy by Top Experts

Developing Bell’s palsy can be a frightening experience and many patients who were recently diagnosed are left with lingering questions; What type of doctor should I see? What can I do to treat Bell’s palsy?

New Study Links Facial Paralysis, Depression, and Quality of Life

A recent study published by JAMA sheds light on an extremely important issue among the facial paralysis community; depression. It’s no surprise that the challenges presented by facial paralysis are not limited to physical difficulties.

Jane’s Facial Paralysis Story

Jane is a patient who developed facial paralysis after having surgery to remove an acoustic neuroma in 2010. Her operating surgeon told her that she needed to be patient and she would eventually get movement back.

Selective Neurolysis

Selective neurolysis is a cutting-edge operation for partial facial paralysis or synkinesis patients. It is used to help patients who cannot generate an appropriate smile.

What is Congenital Facial Paralysis?

Congenital facial paralysis is used to describe facial palsy that is present in children at birth. It is a rare form of facial paralysis that only affects a small number of children. Congenital facial paralysis, also known as developmental paralysis, makes it difficult for children to express emotion, close their eyes, nurse, and can be coupled with other disorders or deformities. If left untreated, congenital facial paralysis

The Facial Paralysis & Bell’s Palsy Foundation

In 2008, world-renowned facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Babak Azizzadeh founded the Facial Paralysis & Bell’s Palsy Foundation.

Gymnastics Fan with Bell’s Palsy Dresses Up as McKayla Maroney for Halloween

Leslie Barrett was diagnosed with Bell’s palsy over two months ago, but that didn’t stop this young woman from having a little fun at Halloween. Inspired by Olympic gymnast McKayla Maroney’s infamous “not impressed” face, Leslie used her frozen facial expression caused by Bell’s palsy to imitate Maroney and dress as her for Halloween. Leslie’s costume was a big hit at the Halloween party she attended and became an online viral sensation when she posted the picture directly to McKalya Maroney’s Facebook page. On Facebook, Leslie stated that the costume gave her an opportunity to help her deal with the slow recovery from Bell’s palsy she has faced the last few months.

New Bell’s Palsy Clinical Practice Guideline Published

The medical journal Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery recently published a new multidisciplinary clinical practice guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of Bell’s palsy.

Acoustic Neuroma Treatment

Acoustic neuromas are the most common type of non-cancerous brain tumor. Although they are not cancerous tumors, they commonly cause a multitude of other medical problems. Any patient with an acoustic neuroma should seek medical treatment from an expert right away.

Diagnosing Synkinesis

Synkinesis is a condition that occurs as a result of abnormal facial nerve regeneration after facial nerve injury or Bell’s palsy. Meaning “simultaneous movement,” synkinesis results when facial nerve fibers reattach to the wrong nerve

What Are the Best Facial Exercises for Bell’s Palsy?

Treating facial paralysis can be a complex, difficult, and trying process. Depending on the individual facial paralysis patient, the recommended treatment may be different, but the process of regaining facial animation almost always involves some physical therapy. Here at the Facial Paralysis Institute, we can guide you through every step of the process including physical therapy through customized therapy sessions. Dr. Azizzadeh and his team of experts have helped countless patients regain facial muscle movement through physical therapy.

Best Bell’s Palsy Treatment

Bell’s palsy is a condition that can be quite alarming at the onset. Immediate complete facial paralysis is the first sign, and it comes on suddenly. With symptoms often mimicking those of a stroke, patients need to seek medical attention right away to rule out other more serious conditions.

All About Ramsay Hunt Syndrome

Ramsay Hunt Syndrome is a condition brought on by the reactivation of the same virus that causes the chicken pox. When this virus is reactivated, it affects the facial nerve, often causing hearing loss, a blister-like rash, and temporary facial paralysis. Babak Azizzadeh, MD, FACS, and Director of the Facial Paralysis Institute is world-renowned for his cutting-edge treatment of temporary and permanent facial paralysis.

Bell’s Palsy Diagnosis: Now What?

A Bell’s palsy diagnosis can be scary and overwhelming if you don’t know where to turn for help. Babak Azizzadeh, MD, FACS is the Director of the Facial Paralysis Institute and is known for his innovative treatment of Bell’s palsy and facial paralysis. He is here to help you understand the condition as well as explain the best Bell’s palsy treatment available.

How Does Facial Paralysis & Bell’s Palsy Affect The Eyes?

When we think of facial paralysis and Bell’s palsy, we mostly think of how ones appearance changes with a noticeable droop to one side. However, one of the most common affects of facial paralysis that most don’t realize could affect them is the ability to completely close their eyelid on the affected side.

How Does Botox Help Bell’s Palsy & Synkinesis?

Did you know that Botox is one of the most effective treatments for individuals suffering from partial facial paralysis, synkinesis, and Bell’s palsy? In this blog, world-renowned facial paralysis surgeon Babak Azizzadeh, MD, FACS, explains how Botox is used to help give patients suffering from facial palsy a more balanced appearance.

Dr. Azizzadeh Brings Hope To Woman Suffering From Facial Paralysis For 3 Decades

One of the most rewarding aspects of being able to treat individuals coping with permanent Bell’s palsy and facial paralysis is Dr. Azizzadeh’s ability to give them hope that hasn’t been felt in quite some time. In this blog, Dr. Azizzadeh profiles a recent patient who underwent the first of two surgeries at the Facial Paralysis Institute in Beverly Hills.

Nancy Pelosi Possibly Suffering From Temporary Facial Paralysis

World-renowned facial paralysis and Bell’s palsy surgeon Babak Azizzadeh, MD, FACS, shares expert opinion onNancy Pelosi’s possible condition.

Could Early Physical Therapy For Bell’s Palsy Improve Long-Term Results?

At the Facial Paralysis Institute in Los Angeles, world-renowned facial paralysis surgeon Babak Azizzadeh, MD, FACS, strives to stay on the cutting-edge of all new techniques and methods researched for the improvement of facial paralysis and Bell’s palsy treatments. In this blog, Dr. Azizzadeh takes a few moments to let his patients know about a new study surrounding Bell’s palsy, and how earlier physical therapy programs could help facial function return sooner.

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