Modified Selective Neurectomy with Symmetrical Facial Repositioning

Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med. 2020 Jan/Feb;22(1):57-60. doi: 10.1089/fpsam.2019.29005.hje.

Abstract

Importance: There are no surgical techniques described to treat synkinesis and concurrent facial asymmetry. We describe our innovative and effective approach and technique. Objective: To improve the spontaneous smile mechanism as well as facial symmetry in patients with synkinesis not only during the smile mechanism but also at rest. Design: Surgical pearls-surgical technique description. Setting: Private practice. Participants: Patients who underwent the operation.

Publication types

  • Video-Audio Media

MeSH terms

  • Denervation / methods*
  • Facial Asymmetry / surgery*
  • Facial Nerve / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Smiling*
  • Synkinesis / surgery*