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Commentary on: “Chemodenervation Algorithm: Functional and Aesthetic Considerations for Facial Harmony in Patients with Post-Facial Paralysis Synkinesis,” by Hetzler et al
In this commentary, we discuss Hetzler et al.'s article, “Chemodenervation Algorithm: Functional and Aesthetic Considerations for Facial Harmony in Patients with Post-Facial Paralysis Synkinesis.” The authors do an excellent job of presenting a guide for practitioners to use when initiating chemodenervation treatment for patients with nonflaccid facial paralysis. Standardization of outcome assessment tools and rigorous data collection will further refine treatment algorithms.
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