Facial Clinic

Facial Palsy

Facial palsy is a complex area that deserves expertise from a range of professionals. Facial palsy can be managed from early days post onset or months and years later in those who have not had access to treatment.

The most common causes of facial palsy are:

• Bells Palsy

• Ramsay Hunt Syndrome

• Brain tumours, usually meningioma or acoustic neuroma/vestibular schwannoma

• Guillain Barre syndrome

• Trauma

• Parotid gland tumours

• Temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ) problems

We work in combination with a facial expert, Penny Gravill, to provide a a carefully detailed assessment of a client’s face, considering how the weakness impacts on appearance, talking or eating & drinking. A facial programme tailored to your needs will be designed.

Penny uses surface electromyography (sEmg) to test nerve function and to help clients learn to re-use muscles. We can also use trophic stimulation to help recovery along with soft tissue techniques and exercise. We have access to and can refer to specialist surgeons, who can advise re surgical intervention if appropriate.