An Evidence-Based Approach to Facial Reanimation

Nate Jowett; Tessa A Hadlock

doi:10.1016/j.fsc.2015.04.005

An Evidence-Based Approach to Facial Reanimation

Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am. 2015 Aug;23(3):313-34. doi: 10.1016/j.fsc.2015.04.005.

Authors

Nate Jowett¹, Tessa A Hadlock²

Affiliations

¹ Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology, Facial Nerve Center, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, 243 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA. Electronic address: nathan_jowett@meei.harvard.edu.
² Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology, Facial Nerve Center, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, 243 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA.

PMID: 26208770
DOI: 10.1016/j.fsc.2015.04.005

Abstract

This article provides an overview of the current state of the art of facial reanimation using the best available evidence. Medical, surgical, and physical therapy options in acute and long-standing facial palsy are discussed.

Keywords: Evidence-based medicine; Facial palsy; Facial paralysis; Facial reanimation; Synkinesis.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Evidence-Based Medicine*
Facial Paralysis / rehabilitation
Facial Paralysis / therapy*
Humans