FACIAL NERVE RECONSTRUCTION

Injury to the facial nerve by surgery, tumour or trauma may cause facial muscle weakness, leading to facial asymmetry, a difficulty closing the eye or problems with smiling. Bell’s palsy is a common facial nerve condition of unknown etiology that is usually not treated with surgery.

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Patients with facial nerve damage caused by surgery, tumor or trauma should have an assessment by a surgeon specializing in facial nerve reconstruction. Ideally patients should be seen within 3 months of injury. Some reconstructive options are time sensitive. Excessive delay can limit the types of reconstructive options.

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  • Jevon J.Y. Brown

    MD, MSc, FRCSC

    Dr. Brown is a plastic surgeon with expertise in craniofacial surgery, committed to medical research and education.

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  • Christiaan Schrag

    MD, FRCSC

    Dr. Schrag is passionate about helping those less fortunate and spends time every year volunteering on surgical missions to help children with cleft lip and palate.

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