Facial nerve paralysis describes weakness in the muscles on one or both sides of your face that causes an inability to smile, blink, or control other facial movements. It happens when the facial nerve ...

Nerve damage generally happens slowly, says Isha Gupta, M.D., neurologist. So you might be able to catch it and prevent it ...

Bell’s palsy is the most common form of acute peripheral facial nerve disorder, typically presenting as a rapid onset of unilateral facial weakness or paralysis. Although the precise aetiology often ...

Imagine waking up unable to smile, blink, or raise one eyebrow. Your face feels heavy, lopsided, perhaps even numb. Water dribbles from the corner of your mouth when you drink. This alarming ...

Facial nerve palsy, also called facial paralysis, affects one or both sides of the face. Causes include stroke, tumors, diabetes, leprosy, multiple sclerosis, and Bell’s palsy. Symptoms include facial ...

UAB has the first and only facial nerve program in the state of Alabama. Our Facial Nerve Clinic comprises a team of physicians who have expertise in the treatment of facial nerve injuries and other ...

For patients undergoing nerve transfer surgery for facial palsy, Botox injections can improve facial symmetry by reducing overactivity of the muscles on the unaffected side, suggests a study in the ...