Product Description
Sequelae of facial palsy have a negative impact on the cosmetic aspect and functions of the face. They bear severe consequences for patients with regard to their body image and social relationships. There are numerous medical and surgical treatments that should be proposed to patients to achieve comprehensive facial symmetry. The key to an adapted therapeutic choice, to achieve the best outcomes for patients, is to perform a comprehensive evaluation of the paralyzed face and have broad knowledge of the several techniques described over time in the literature. The patient should be informed of the different therapeutic alternatives, their implications, and their limits. With this article, readers will be able to accurately diagnose the different types of facial paralysis sequelae to develop a surgical plan adapted to each case to restore symmetry at rest and in motion.
Learning Objectives
After viewing this course, the participant should be able to:
- Identify the different types of facial paralysis sequelae and define the several medical and surgical techniques commonly available today.
- Develop a surgical plan to restore symmetry of the face at rest and in dynamic expressions and manage the patient during smile rehabilitation after dynamic smile reanimation with regional or free muscle transfer.
- Understand the different types of facial paralysis sequelae and know the several medical and surgical techniques commonly available today.
- Establish a comprehensive treatment plan to restore symmetry of the face at rest and in dynamic expressions and support the patient during smile rehabilitation after dynamic smile reanimation with regional or free muscle transfer.
Faculty
Pierre Guerreschi, MD, PhD, Daniel Labbé, MD
Plastic and Reconstruction Surgery®Editors:
Editor-in-Chief:Rod J. Rohrich, MD
Co-Editor:James M. Stuzin, MD
Section Editor:Donald H. Lalonde, MD
Accreditation Information
AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM:1.0
Patient Safety Credit:.5
Media:Video, Journal Article
Release Date: 9/26/2019
Estimated time to complete this course:1 hour
Directly provided by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons® (ASPS®)
Accreditation Statement
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation Statement
The ASPS designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Intended Audience
This educational activity is intended for plastic surgery practitioners, residents, and other healthcare professionals interested in translating expanded knowledge into practice for the improvement of patient outcomes in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Disclosures
Dr. Rohrich receives instrument royalties from Eriem Surgical, Inc., and book royalties from Thieme Medical Publishing, he is a clinical and research study expert for Allergan, Inc., Galderma, and MTF Biologics, and the owner of Medical Seminars of Texas, LLC. No funding was received for this article. Dr. Stuzin has no relevant financial relationships or affiliations to disclose. Dr. Lalonde is a consultant for ASSI Instruments. The authors have no relevant financial relationships. All ASPS staff members managing this activity have no relevant financial relationships or affiliations to disclose. All identified conflicts of interest have been resolved and the educational content thoroughly vetted by ASPS for fair balance, scientific objectivity, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations. The ASPS also requires faculty/authors to disclose when off-label/unapproved uses of a product are discussed in a CME activity or included in related materials.
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