Resuscitation of a person - a new technique for the treatment of facial nerve paresis

    




One nerve controls the muscles of the mouth, eyelids, forehead and nose. When it is damaged, disrupts the function of the facial muscles, making it impossible for the expression of different emotions, including smiles. Modern surgery can restore the ability to smile: a new operation called "resuscitation of a person" or "operation smile" can help patients suffering from facial paralysis.

There are two versions of the procedure: doctors can either connect a graft of a nerve trunk with a healthy side paralyzed, or to use the nerve responsible for chewing. Resuscitation face is not just a cosmetic procedure to improve appearance of the patient or the return of the ability to Express emotions, as facial paralysis also affects the person's ability to eat and speak.

Source: estet-portal.com