Abstract
Program Description:
Patients with facial nerve paralysis suffer significant cosmetic and functional morbidity. Most of these patients eventually require the attention of the facial plastic reconstructive surgeon. Management of the eye involves both loading the upper eyelid and tightening the lower eyelid. Mid-face reconstruction can be addressed by either dynamic sling using a temporalis muscle or adynamic with acellular suspension. The advantages and risks associated with the procedures and the operative results of these techniques will be discussed by the panel. Each panelist will present their preferred method of rehabilitation with case scenarios to explore subtleties of each surgical approach.
Educational Objectives:
(1) Upon completion of this session, the attendee will be able to determine the management of the upper and lower eyelid complex. (2) Attendees will be able to discuss the differences in dynamic and adynamic reconstruction of the lower face. (3) Attendees will be able to manage the nasal airway in patients with facial nerve paralysis.
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