Your trusted guide to facial palsy and facial nerve paralysis, rehabilitation exercises, and practical tips for a faster, more confident recovery.
Can facial palsy happen twice? Bell’s palsy recurrence rates, who is most at risk, when a recurrence needs further tests, and how to lower your risk and handle a second episode.
Does electrical stimulation treat Bell’s palsy? What the research says, when it might be used, why some specialists avoid it early on, and better-supported alternatives.
A simple guide to the House–Brackmann scale and its six grades, the Sunnybrook scale for facial palsy, what your grade means for recovery, and how to track progress at home.
Why does your eye close when you smile after facial palsy? Learn what synkinesis is, when it appears after Bell’s palsy, and how neuromuscular retraining helps.
An evidence-based guide to Bell’s palsy treatment: corticosteroids within 72 hours, the role of antivirals, eye protection, physical therapy and managing complications.
How long does facial palsy take to heal? Learn the stages of Bell’s palsy recovery, early signs of improvement, what affects healing speed, and when to see your doctor.
