Restoring facial symmetry through non-surgical cosmetic procedures after permanent facial paralysis: a case report.

Abstract

Facial nerve paralysis can occur due to infection, inflammation, trauma, surgery, and tumors. It leads to facial asymmetry, impaired oral competence, articulation deficits, and psychological problems. Treatment options include physical therapy, static slings, nerve and muscle transfers, blepharoplasty, brow lift, and chemodenervation with botulinum toxin. We report the case of a 66-year-old Caucasian female with permanent facial paralysis following middle ear surgery. The facial asymmetry was treated successfully with botulinum toxin A injection, hyaluronic acid dermal filler injection, and a thread-lift procedure.

• Authors: Ali Sahan, Funda Tamer
• Journal: Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica, et Adriatica (Acta Dermatovenerol Alp Pannonica Adriat) Vol. 26 Issue 2 Pg. 41-42 (06 2017) ISSN: 1581-2979 [Electronic] Slovenia
• PMID: 28632885 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Dermal Fillers
• Neuromuscular Agents
• Viscosupplements
• Hyaluronic Acid
• Botulinum Toxins, Type A

Topics

• Aged
• Botulinum Toxins, Type A (therapeutic use)
• Cosmetic Techniques
• Dermal Fillers (therapeutic use)
• Facial Asymmetry (etiology, therapy)
• Facial Paralysis (etiology, therapy)
• Female
• Humans
• Hyaluronic Acid (therapeutic use)
• Neuromuscular Agents (therapeutic use)
• Viscosupplements (therapeutic use)