Patient's question:
My facial paralysis was sudden, with no prior warning, and I was diagnosed with Level 6 facial paralysis. Is Level 6 facial paralysis severe?Doctor's answer:
The facial paralysis grading system consists of six levels, primarily based on the functional activity of facial muscles. Facial paralysis level 6 refers to complete anesthesia of facial muscles, indicating no functional movement, which is the most severe form of facial paralysis. Facial paralysis, also known as Bell's palsy or facial nerve palsy, is a condition caused by various different factors that lead to dysfunction of facial expressive muscles. At level 6 of facial paralysis, the function of facial expressive muscles completely collapses.