Facial Palsy Exercises- 188 Questions Answered

Is it possible to recover after 2 years of bells palsy and synkiniesis after facial surgery for palsy. Please response

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Dr. Gnana SezhianGeneral Physician | Chennai

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Yes ... but also depends on so mamy other factors like age comorbidities .. expertise of the surgeon and so on ... Read More

My daughter is 10 months old she is having facial palsy. what treatment should I follow and its is 100% curable?

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Dr. Anveshini UppuletiPediatrician | Warangal

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Depends on cause of the facial palsy, needs examination and a few investigations ... Read More

AFTER A RTA I WAS AFFECTED BY BILATERAL FACIAL PALSY BUT THE RIGHT SIDE RECOVERED SOON AFTER THE TRAUMA SINCE THERE WAS NO FRACTURE OR ANYTHING ELSE BUT NOW I AM STUCK WITH LEFT SIDED FACIAL PALSY WHICH IS RECOVERING WAY TOO SLOWLY SHOULD I BE WORRIED. OTHER INJURIES (A LINEAR FRACTURE IN TEMPORAL BONE)

Asked for Male, 25 Years 26 Views v

Dr. Tushar SharmaNeurosurgeon | Delhi

Kindly consult with images for better evaluation and management ... Read More

I was diagnosed with facial palsy all of sudden I went to nimhans emergency service after observation the referred to Ent specialist is it curable iam very tensed right now please help.

Asked for Male, 24 Years 382 Views v

Dr. Anil Kumar JainGeneral Physician | Bangalore

hello there. the cause of the facial palsy is the deciding factor as to how soon you can recover . but yes it is recoverable. consult a ENT Specialist and a physiotherapist. regards ... Read More

Hello I have facial palsy due to some ear infection and Dr has given these medicines. Pls tell is it fine?? Bcoz ther is not much improvement in my problem. Pls tell how much time it will take to recover. M bit tensed. What precautions should I take???

Asked for Male, 36 Years 150 Views v

Dr. RekhaENT, Head and Neck Surgeon | Bangalore

Consultion needed ... Read More

What is the treament of chronic facial bell palsy? Is it can treament or curable?

Asked for Male, 42 Years 149 Views v

Dr. Pratibha ManeENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Thane

This question cannot be answered without examining the patient and getting a detailed history. U need to c a ent specialist in ur area and discuss in detail. Tc ... Read More

Our teacher had a bell’s palsy attack the other day and is now on bed rest. Her complete recovery will take a few months and I was just wondering what is the difference between bell's palsy and facial palsy? They both appear to be quite similar and have almost the same symptoms too. Can anyone help?

Asked for Female, 22 Years 1005 Views v

Dr. Bipin Ninan AbrahamGeneral Physician | Bangalore

The term facial palsy generally refers to weakness of the facial muscles, mainly resulting from temporary or permanent damage to the facial nerve. When a facial nerve is either non-functioning or miss ... Read More

I got facial palsy visited to physician he sd I have symptoms of facial palsy & suggested MRI, but there were no such nerve damgae problem , please assist

Asked for Male, 27 Years 155 Views v

Dr. R Murali (PT)Physiotherapist | Coimbatore

Greetings, sorry about the palsy. Without wasting time get to see a physio and start electrical stimulation plus exercise. Normally physicians are late to recognise the depth of palsy. ... Read More

Do facial exercises actually work to slim down cheek chubbiness and double chins? For example, the "smiling fish face" exercise or the practice of holding air tightly in one cheek at a time for 10 seconds in an alternating pattern. Are these also likely to make facial lines and wrinkles look more prominent?

Asked for Female, 19 Years 344 Views v

Ms. Apeksha ThakkarDietitian/Nutritionist | Mumbai

Hello, They help but gradually. ... Read More

Had facial palsy on left side 2weeks ago.Few lesions came on brain MRI.lip deviation got corrected in 5 days...vission got blurred. Tests like VEP ,immunology,blood test were all normal..have vit B12 deficiency

Asked for Female, 28 Years 113 Views v

Dr. Kunal JadhavNeurologist | Pune

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it Will recove with medicines ... Read More

He is injured by assault 13may 2026 . after few days his facial movement is slightly slow like assymetrical smile, unavailable to eyebrow rising. Please guide me what to do. Is treatable or not?

Asked for Male, 26 Years 31 Views v

Dr. Aayush GuptaNeurosurgeon | Bhopal

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Do you have ct or mri? ... Read More

Hello Doctors , I got Bell's palsy 12 days back ,went to see doctor , he prescribed me standard medicine Prednisolone and antiviral which is fine . And asked me to consult physiotherapist . I have completed almost 7 session of physiotherapy what concerned me most that physiotherapist is using electrical stimulation which I have read about can cause

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Asked for Male, 19 Years 45 Views v

Dr. Bharadwaj Amitkumar VyasGeneral Physician | Ahmedabad

You have already taken the primary reccomnded treatment for Bell's palsy You can ask ur physiotherapist for facial exercises and practice those home , and continue electrical stimulation as per the p ... Read More

I'm 21 years old and i have been diagnosed by bell's palsy in Jan.,2025. I have taken treatment for about 2 months then by some reasons i quit that ...i have been recovered to a large extent but i am still feeling pain in my facial muscles . Drooping is still seen when i smile freely nd difference in eyes is also present . So can i restart my medi

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Asked for Female, 21 Years 706 Views v

Dr. Amitabh GuptaNeurosurgeon | Delhi

Which medicines?? do facial exercises ... Read More

I have been diagnosed with bells palsy from last 2 days, i have been asked to go through electrical stimulus and laser treatment for grade 3-4 bells palsy. I am not sure if these treatment have any side effect. Kindly guide.

Asked for Male, 34 Years 106 Views v

Dr. Deepak A NNeurosurgeon | Bangalore

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It's always about the benefit to risk ratio, benefit is faster recovery, less residual weakness, side effect nothing major, may cause repeat ed spasm pain ... Read More

What are the exercises one should do on daily basis in gym? & what are the exercises he should avoid?

Asked for Male, 24 Years 240 Views v

Ms. Vijayalakshmi.T (PT)Physiotherapist | Chennai

Hi sir, You can do warm ups, before starting any workouts. Since that will hurt your muscles more & tend to get pain. Do cardiac workouts Atleast for 10-20mins, then you can start the regular routin ... Read More

Hi! Doctors. I want to ask you that what kind of exercises I should do in gym & what kind of exercises I should avoid?

Asked for Male, 24 Years 102 Views v

Dr. Amrutha NagisettyOrthopedist and Traumatology Specialist | Nellore

Core body strengthening exercises you can do ... Read More

Woke up with right side facial weakness inability to blow i think of bells palsy .. taking prednisolone 60mg for days with valacyclovir . Slight improvement of day 4 . What should i do more . Should i go for physiotherapy or do it ourself. Kindly help very much scared.. does it have antmything to do with blood pressure.. i have 136/96 bp .

Asked for Male, 34 Years 100 Views v

Dr. Anuj MothsraGeneral Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

My daughter she is 20 years suffering from facial palsy since birth Please suggest specific surgeon who is having past experience in this surgery

Asked for Female, 20 Years 98 Views v

Dr. Umakant GuptaConsultant Physician | Jaipur

Please consult plastic surgeon for rehabilitation surgery ... Read More

I have facial and lip asymmetry.Can anybody suggest what is the best treatment for the same. There are lots of YouTube videos showing facial exercises for correcting the asymmetry. Will it be helpful.

Asked for Male, 58 Years 99 Views v

Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

My wife age 33, she got bells palsy right side face, 1 year before, after a treatment under neurologist, around 60% percent recovered, also in nerve conduction test both side, almost same results, but still not recovered fully, when she is doing facial exercises like face expression, two muscles expression happing together, like when she is trying

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Asked for Male, 32 Years 191 Views v

Dr. Shefali Gandotra (PT)Physiotherapist | Jammu

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Sir you had not mentioned about taking any physio therapy. Without seeing the patient expressions nothing can be concluded. Please consult online ... Read More

My mother has Bell's palsy. It started last Sunday. We have taken steroids and antiviral drugs. But still it is not cured. She is diabetic as well. When it will go away , how this can be rectified. She started facial exercises as well. Please suggest some treatment ...

Asked for Male, 28 Years 151 Views v

Dr. Sudheer PenchalaNeurologist | Vijayawada

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U can expect improvement with facial physiotherapy.....but how old is she??mri brain done? ... Read More

My daughter currently in usa has bells palsy from last 2 weeks. She's showing improvement now. But having pain in her face in the areas marked in the pic attached. Also ask, What could be causing pain in those areas? Is it safe to do facial massages/exercises on affected side? Or should I wait till there is improvement? How to prevent

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Asked for Female, 49 Years 87 Views v

Dr. Amitabh GuptaNeurosurgeon | Delhi

Check with local doctor ... Read More

How many days after we can see improvement in symptoms and pls tell me is bells palsy serious problem

Asked for Male, 32 Years 142 Views v

Dr. Emmanuel M JInternal Medicine | Bangalore

It take 3 months for complete recovery . Kindly contact online for detailed discussion. ... Read More

My mother is having bells palsy as this is summer season night she is feeling hot very much so can we on fan n sleep as she having bells palsy so asking

Asked for Male, 32 Years 73 Views v

Dr. Viji BalakrishnanGeneral Physician | Mumbai

Yes low speed you can keep. ... Read More

How is bells palsy caused and how many weeks after we can see improvement in bells palsy patients pls tell me

Asked for Male, 32 Years 208 Views v

Dr. Irfan Yousuf WaniNeurologist | Srinagar

Bells palsy usually happens due to a viral infection. With treatment about 80 to 85 percent recover in 3 to 6 months. ... Read More

Pls tell me how many days required to see improvement in bells palsy as 11 days over no improvement still so

Asked for Male, 32 Years 200 Views v

Dr. B RajashekarGeneral Physician | Bangalore

4-6 weeks ... Read More

Pls suggest me is bells palsy curable and after how many weeks we can see improvement gradually on face

Asked for Male, 32 Years 97 Views v

Dr. B RajashekarGeneral Physician | Bangalore

4-6 weeks ... Read More

My mother facing bells palsy and we have started physiotherapy 2 days over they are giving electrical stimulation and taught exercises pls suggest me how many sessions required for recovery and it will recover right nothing serious

Asked for Male, 32 Years 156 Views v

Mr. Jagadeesan (PT)Physiotherapist | Chennai

Along with the above drs advice consult a neuro physician and get proper b12 and nerve conductor medication along with medical will help her proper prognosis ... Read More

Is surgery required to cure bells palsy pls suggest or any other way to treat bells palsy pls help me

Asked for Male, 32 Years 102 Views v

Dr. Abrar IbrahimGeneral Physician | Bangalore

Ideally we don't operate for bells palsy. Its more of conservative management. For further details, consult me. ... Read More

My mother is having bells palsy and taking medicines but she has mouth ulcer more now what to do pls suggest

Asked for Male, 32 Years 123 Views v

Dr. Mehak Maheshwary SinghalEar-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Gurgaon

Take tab pan d 40 mg once daily empty stomach and neurobione forte once daily ... Read More

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Is it possible to recover after 2 years of bells palsy and synkiniesis after facial surgery for palsy. Please response

My daughter is 10 months old she is having facial palsy. what treatment should I follow and its is 100% curable?

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I was diagnosed with facial palsy all of sudden I went to nimhans emergency service after observation the referred to Ent specialist is it curable iam very tensed right now please help.

Hello I have facial palsy due to some ear infection and Dr has given these medicines. Pls tell is it fine?? Bcoz ther is not much improvement in my problem. Pls tell how much time it will take to recover. M bit tensed. What precautions should I take???

What is the treament of chronic facial bell palsy? Is it can treament or curable?

I got facial palsy visited to physician he sd I have symptoms of facial palsy & suggested MRI, but there were no such nerve damgae problem , please assist

Had facial palsy on left side 2weeks ago.Few lesions came on brain MRI.lip deviation got corrected in 5 days...vission got blurred. Tests like VEP ,immunology,blood test were all normal..have vit B12 deficiency

He is injured by assault 13may 2026 . after few days his facial movement is slightly slow like assymetrical smile, unavailable to eyebrow rising. Please guide me what to do. Is treatable or not?

I have been diagnosed with bells palsy from last 2 days, i have been asked to go through electrical stimulus and laser treatment for grade 3-4 bells palsy. I am not sure if these treatment have any side effect. Kindly guide.

What are the exercises one should do on daily basis in gym? & what are the exercises he should avoid?

Hi! Doctors. I want to ask you that what kind of exercises I should do in gym & what kind of exercises I should avoid?

My daughter she is 20 years suffering from facial palsy since birth Please suggest specific surgeon who is having past experience in this surgery

I have facial and lip asymmetry.Can anybody suggest what is the best treatment for the same. There are lots of YouTube videos showing facial exercises for correcting the asymmetry. Will it be helpful.

My mother has Bell's palsy. It started last Sunday. We have taken steroids and antiviral drugs. But still it is not cured. She is diabetic as well. When it will go away , how this can be rectified. She started facial exercises as well. Please suggest some treatment ...

How many days after we can see improvement in symptoms and pls tell me is bells palsy serious problem

My mother is having bells palsy as this is summer season night she is feeling hot very much so can we on fan n sleep as she having bells palsy so asking

How is bells palsy caused and how many weeks after we can see improvement in bells palsy patients pls tell me

Pls tell me how many days required to see improvement in bells palsy as 11 days over no improvement still so

Pls suggest me is bells palsy curable and after how many weeks we can see improvement gradually on face

My mother facing bells palsy and we have started physiotherapy 2 days over they are giving electrical stimulation and taught exercises pls suggest me how many sessions required for recovery and it will recover right nothing serious

Is surgery required to cure bells palsy pls suggest or any other way to treat bells palsy pls help me

My mother is having bells palsy and taking medicines but she has mouth ulcer more now what to do pls suggest

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