Facial Paralysis Surgery

Facial paralysis occurs when the facial nerve, also known as the facial nerve, is damaged either in its nucleus in the brainstem or anywhere along the way from where it leaves the brainstem until it branches out to the facial nerves. Facial paralysis can manifest in various stages. The House-Brackmann grading system is used to determine the severity of facial paralysis.

In neurosurgery, facial paralysis can develop after corner tumor surgeries. Facial paralysis is extremely distressing for both the surgeon and the patient. In neurosurgery, Grade 6, the most severe form of facial paralysis, is generally seen after corner tumor surgeries.

Some facial paralysis patients may isolate themselves from society for extended periods, develop depression, and even harm themselves, leading to more serious consequences.

Facial paralysis is a treatable condition. Patients with facial paralysis should not be considered completely hopeless. While not completely curable, surgical procedures can significantly improve the condition.

We treat our patients with facial paralysis by performing muscle repositioning, end-to-end anastomosis of the facial nerve to the masseter nerve, end-to-end anastomosis of a branch of the facial nerve to the masseter nerve, or end-to-lateral anastomosis of the facial nerve to the hypoglossal nerve.