Surgery

Multivector gracilis muscle flap viable for facial reanimation

(HealthDay)—The gracilis flap can be designed as a functional double paddle flap for a multivector facial reanimation after facial paralysis, according to a study published online March 22 in JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Asymmetry of an emotion

Though probably not at the top of the concerns of people affected by facial hemiparalysis, it's nonetheless a problem that should not be overlooked. Facial hemiparalysis not only makes it impossible to produce expressions, ...

Surgery

Study examines botox dose disparity in aesthetic face tx

(HealthDay)—For patients undergoing onabotulinum toxin A injections, the difference in doses given to achieve desired results in the muscles of the upper and lower face results from variable amounts of paralysis needed ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Q&A: Facial drooping in children

My husband and I recently noticed our 5-year-old daughter was having difficulty blinking and eating, and one side of her face was drooping. The pediatrician referred us to a plastic surgeon who diagnosed her with facial paralysis. ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Playing computer games makes brains feel and think alike

Scientists have discovered that playing computer games can bring players' emotional responses and brain activity into unison. By measuring the activity of facial muscles and imaging the brain while gaming, the group found ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

US doctors flag neurological risk in child virus cases

US doctors on Thursday reported 12 cases of muscle weakness or paralysis among children in Colorado that may be linked to a nationwide outbreak of an usually rare respiratory virus.

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