Facial Reanimation - A Comprehensive Treatment for Facial Paralysis - Irene Kim, MD - UCLAMDChat

Explore facial reanimation, a surgical procedure for treating facial paralysis, in this comprehensive lecture by UCLA head and neck surgeon Dr. Irene Kim. Delve into the multidisciplinary approach, background, and goals of facial reanimation. Understand the Universal Pain Assessment, human emotions, and the Johns Hopkins Study on facial paralysis. Learn about the causes of facial paralysis, including Bell's Palsy, and the anatomy of the facial nerve. Discover various treatment options, such as eye protection techniques, classification of paralysis, and consultation processes. Examine the roles of the facial and masseteric nerves in reanimation procedures. Investigate minimally invasive options, acoustic neuroma, and lower face reanimation techniques. Explore dynamic options for non-reversible paralysis, including temporalis tendon transfer and gracilis muscle placement. Gain insights from a patient story and learn about adjunctive procedures like Botox. Conclude with a Q&A session and an overview of the multidisciplinary team approach in facial plastic surgery for addressing facial paralysis.

Introduction
Multidisciplinary approach
Background
Goals
Universal Pain Assessment
Human Emotions
Johns Hopkins Study
What Causes Facial Paralysis
Bells Palsy
Facial Nerve
Facial Paralysis
Eye Protection
Eye Weights
Tighten Lower Lid
Lower Lid
Classification of Paralysis
Consultation
The Facial Nerve
The Masseteric Nerve
Minimally Invasive
Acoustic Neuroma
Lower Face Reanimation
Dynamic Options
Non Reversible Paralysis
Temporalis tendon transfer
Gracilis Izi
Muscle Placement
Patient Story
Botox
adjunctive procedures
FAQs
Multidisciplinary team
Facial plastic surgery group
Facial paralysis FAQs