Facial paralysis is a condition characterized by the inability to move the muscles on one or both sides of the face voluntarily or involuntarily. In some cases, surgery is necessary to optimize outcomes and improve quality of life.
With the nerves in his face essentially dead, Conner's neurosurgeon referred him to Wes Heckman, MD, a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon. Over the next couple of years, Conner underwent a series of complex reconstructive surgeries.
Facial movements serve as the cornerstone of communication and emotional expression, but even the simplest actions, like smiling or closing your eyes, can be difficult when dealing with facial paralysis.
If you’re not getting the results you’re looking for from anti-aging products or injectables; you may want to consider treatments that provide more dramatic results.
We all want flawless skin, but the truth is many people still struggle with skin imperfections, like large pores, uneven skin tone, hyperpigmentation and signs of aging.
Do you ever look in the mirror and wish you could do something about those pesky lines and wrinkles? Do you desire a more youthful appearance without having an invasive procedure? A dermal filler may be your answer.
At-home treatments and skin products often don’t work well to remove acne scars, wrinkles or age spots. If you’ve been disappointed by these before, you should consider facial resurfacing for dramatic, long-lasting results.
Eyelid surgery rates as one of the most popular procedures to rejuvenate one’s appearance. Eyelid surgery can resolve droopy eyebrows or saggy skin or puffy bags under the lower eyelids. Learn more.