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  1. Elizabeth A. Bradley, M.D.

    Elizabeth A. Bradley, M.D.

    1. Ophthalmologist
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Blepharoplasty, Facial reanimation surgery, Eye care, Orbital decompression surgery, Blepharoptosis repair, Orbital rec...onstruction, Reconstructive surgery, Dacryocystorhinostomy, Biopsy, Eyelid ptosis, Graves' disease, Facial skin cancer, Tumors and masses, Facial deformity, Facial nerve disorder, Eye problem

  2. Jacob K. Dey, M.D.

    Jacob K. Dey, M.D.

    1. Facial Plastic Surgeon
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Nose surgery, Botox injection, Facial filler injection, Rhinoplasty, Blepharoplasty, Septoplasty, Otoplasty, Neck lift,... Brow lift, Face lift, Cosmetic surgery, Facial reanimation surgery, Facial reconstruction, Skin cancer reconstruction, Facial nerve rehabilitation, Microvascular surgery, Facial rejuvenation, Facial fracture repair, Deviated septum, Ramsay Hunt syndrome, Bell's palsy, Facial fracture, Facial paralysis, Facial spasm, Facial skin cancer, Facial injury, Moebius syndrome, Dermatochalasis, Facial deformity, Facial nerve disorder, Facial nerve tumor, Facial volume loss, Facial weakness

  3. Waleed Gibreel, M.B.B.S.

    Waleed Gibreel, M.B.B.S.

    1. Plastic Surgeon
    2. Facial Plastic Surgeon
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Wound care, Botox injection, Facial filler injection, Craniofacial surgery , Rhinoplasty, Blepharoplasty, Ear reconstru...ction, Brow lift, Face lift, Cosmetic surgery, Facial reanimation surgery, Facial reconstruction, Chest surgery, Craniofacial implantation, Muscle transfer, Cleft lip repair, Cleft palate repair, Facial fracture repair, Facial implant surgery , Flap surgery, Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome, Brachial plexus injury, Bell's palsy, Craniosynostosis, Cleft palate, Facial fracture, Traumatic injury, Facial paralysis, Facial injury, Orbital fracture, Facial deformity, Facial nerve disorder, Cleft lip, Facial weakness

  4. Brittany E. Howard, M.D.

    Brittany E. Howard, M.D.

    1. Otolaryngologist
    1. Phoenix, AZ
    Areas of focus:

    Botox injection, Facial filler injection, Laser resurfacing, Rhinoplasty, Blepharoplasty, Neck lift, Brow lift, Face li...ft, Mohs surgery, Nasal valve repair, Facial reanimation surgery, Neck dissection, Facial reconstruction, Parotidectomy, Skin graft surgery, Fat transfer, Facial fracture repair, Head and neck cancer surgery, Lip lift, Skin wrinkles, Skin cancer, Head and neck cancer, Entropion, Ectropion, Facial fracture, Parotid gland tumor, Facial paralysis, Nasal obstruction, Orbital fracture, Facial deformity, Ptosis

  5. Samir Mardini, M.D.

    Samir Mardini, M.D.

    1. Plastic Surgeon
    2. Facial Plastic Surgeon
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Wound care, Botox injection, Facial filler injection, Craniofacial surgery , Rhinoplasty, Blepharoplasty, Brow lift, Fa...ce lift, Cosmetic surgery, Face transplant, Facial reanimation surgery, Facial reconstruction, Chest surgery, Craniofacial implantation, Muscle transfer, Cleft lip repair, Cleft palate repair, Facial fracture repair, Facial implant surgery , Flap surgery, Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome, Brachial plexus injury, Bell's palsy, Craniosynostosis, Cleft palate, Facial fracture, Traumatic injury, Facial paralysis, Facial injury, Orbital fracture, Facial deformity, Facial nerve disorder, Cleft lip, Facial weakness

  6. Kelsey E. McClure, M.D.

    Kelsey E. McClure, M.D.

    1. Plastic Surgeon
    1. Phoenix, AZ
    Areas of focus:

    Breast reconstruction, Botox injection, Cancer treatment, Facial filler injection, Laser resurfacing, Microvascular rec...onstruction, Blepharoplasty, Tummy tuck, Breast augmentation, Breast lift, Breast reduction, Face lift, Liposuction, Breast reconstruction with flap surgery, Breast reconstruction with breast implants, Facial reanimation surgery, Facial reconstruction, Skin cancer excision, Hernia repair, Free flap, Skin cancer reconstruction, Skin graft surgery, Microvascular surgery, Facial scar revision, Facial rejuvenation, Facial contouring surgery, Fibula free flap, Free muscle transfer, Reconstructive surgery, Breast cancer, Obesity, Breast skin change, Skin cancer, Hernia, Facial fracture, Traumatic injury, Facial paralysis, Facial laceration, Facial deformity, Facial nerve disorder, Traumatic scarring, Facial volume loss, Breast implant–associated anaplastic large-cell lymphoma, Breasts asymmetrical

  7. Phillip Pirgousis, M.D.

    Phillip Pirgousis, M.D.

    1. Otolaryngologist
    1. Jacksonville, FL
    Areas of focus:

    Cancer treatment, Thyroidectomy, Laryngectomy, Facial reanimation surgery, Neck dissection, Skin cancer excision, Parot...idectomy, Nerve reconstruction, Microvascular surgery, Parathyroidectomy, Reconstructive surgery, Melanoma, Salivary gland tumor, Thyroid cancer, Skin cancer, Head and neck cancer, Jaw tumors and cysts, Laryngeal cancer, Facial deformity

  8. Daniel L. Price, M.D.

    Daniel L. Price, M.D.

    1. Otolaryngologist
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Cancer treatment, Tracheostomy, Microvascular reconstruction, Thyroidectomy, Skin biopsy, Laryngectomy, Trauma care, Ja...w surgery, Cancer rehabilitation, Head and neck reconstruction, Oral cancer screening, Facial reanimation surgery, Neck dissection, Facial reconstruction, Skin cancer excision, Sentinel node biopsy, Transoral robotic surgery, Nerve graft, Parotidectomy, Maxillary reconstruction, Radial forearm free flap, Skull base surgery, Mandibular reconstruction, Submandibular gland removal, Skin cancer reconstruction, Glossectomy, Microvascular surgery, Oral biopsy, Orbital reconstruction, Parathyroidectomy, Parotid gland surgery, Minimally invasive cancer surgery , Fibula free flap, Facial fracture repair, Reconstructive surgery, Head and neck cancer surgery, Neck surgery, Cancer, Mouth cancer, Melanoma, Soft tissue sarcoma, Salivary gland tumor, Osteomyelitis, Thyroid cancer, Skin cancer, Head and neck cancer, Throat cancer, Tongue cancer, Lip cancer, Basal cell carcinoma, Tonsil cancer, Soft palate cancer, Nasopharyngeal carcinoma, Floor of the mouth cancer, Chondrosarcoma, Paraganglioma, Sarcoma, Oral and throat cancer, Osteosarcoma, Facial fracture, Parotid gland tumor, Warthin's tumor, Tongue base cancer, Jaw tumors and cysts, Facial skin cancer, Adenoid cystic carcinoma, Facial injury, Mouth tumor, Fibrous dysplasia, Salivary gland cancer, Nasal and paranasal tumors, Osteoradionecrosis, Parotid cancer, Nasal cancer, Roof of mouth cancer, Skull base tumor, Laryngeal cancer, Inner cheek cancer, Osteoblastoma, Radiation injury, Jaw cancer

  9. Andrea A. Tooley, M.D.

    Andrea A. Tooley, M.D.

    1. Ophthalmologist
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Botox injection, Blepharoplasty, Brow lift, Facial reanimation surgery, Endoscopic procedure, Orbital decompression sur...gery, Skin graft surgery, Blepharoptosis repair, Orbital reconstruction, Biopsy, Reconstructive surgery, Dacryocystorhinostomy, Skin cancer, Eyelid ptosis, Eye injury, Bags under eyes, Thyroid eye disease, Entropion, Ectropion, Facial skin cancer, Tumors and masses, Orbital fracture, Facial deformity, Facial nerve disorder

  10. Katie M. Van Abel, M.D.

    Katie M. Van Abel, M.D.

    1. Otolaryngologist
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Facial reanimation surgery, Transoral robotic surgery, Reconstructive surgery, Neck surgery, Head surgery, Mouth cancer..., Salivary gland tumor, Ameloblastoma, Thyroid cancer, Head and neck cancer, Throat cancer, Soft palate cancer, Oral and throat cancer, Nasal and paranasal tumors, Skin tumor, Laryngeal cancer

Research

Mayo Clinic researchers and specialists in plastic surgery are actively studying facial reanimation techniques to treat people with facial paralysis.

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See a list of publications about facial paralysis surgery by Mayo Clinic doctors on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine.

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Facial reanimation surgery care at Mayo Clinic

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  1. Boonipat T, et al. Seminal studies in facial reanimation surgery: Consensus and controversies in the top 50 most cited articles. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. 2022; doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000008436.
  2. Rodriguez Colon R, et al. Evaluating functional outcomes in reanimation surgery for chronic facial paralysis: A systematic review. Plastic Reconstructive Surgery. 2021; doi:10.1097/GOX.0000000000003492.
  3. Deramo P, et al. Pediatric facial reanimation: An algorithmic approach and systematic review. Archives of Plastic Surgery. 2020; doi:10.5999/aps.2020.00710.
  4. Facial nerve disorders. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Inc. https://www.aafprs.org/A/RE3.aspx. Accessed June 22, 2023.
  5. Zaidman C. Facial nerve palsy in children. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed June 23, 2023.
  6. Farhadieh RD, et al., eds. Facial reanimation. In: Plastic Surgery: Principles and Practice. Elsevier; 2022. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed June 22, 2023.
  7. Pham TB, et al. Reducing risk in facial reanimation surgery. Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America. 2023; doi:10.1016/j.fsc.2023.01.008.
  8. Pinkiewicz M, et al. A comprehensive approach to facial reanimation: A systematic review. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2022; doi:10.3390/jcm11102890.
  9. Snyder V, et al. Advances in facial reanimation. Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America. 2023; doi:10.1016/j.otc.2023.02.020.
  10. Pan DR, et al. The evolution of facial reanimation techniques. American Journal of Otolaryngology. 2023; doi:10.1016/j.amjoto.2023.103822.
  11. Harb JL, et al. The role of the cross face nerve graft in facial reanimation and endoscopic harvest of the sural nerve. Atlas of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America. 2023; doi:10.1016/j.cxom.2022.09.003.
  12. Evgeniou E, et al. Cross facial nerve grafting for smile restoration: Thoughts on improving graft inset. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2022; doi:10.1097/GOX.0000000000004178.
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  17. Lu GN, et al. Facial nerve reconstruction. Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America. 2023; doi:10.1016/j.otc.2023.04.004.
  18. Hussain A. Dynamic eyelid reconstruction in facial nerve palsy. Survey of Ophthalmology. 2023; doi:10.1016/j.survophthal.2023.05.003.
  19. Fernandez-Carrera Gonzalez I, et al. Gracilis muscle-free flap objective improvement of oral commissure excursion in facial palsy reanimation surgery: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Facial Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine. 2023; doi:10.1089/fpsam.2022.0283.
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  21. De Jongh FW, et al. Botulinum toxin A treatment in facial palsy synkinesis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. European Archives of Otorhinolaryngology. 2023; doi:10.1007/s00405-022-07796-8.

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