Patient's question:
I found that my facial expressions are not very expressive, what are the aftereffects of facial paralysis?Doctor's answer:
Facial paralysis first of all prevents a person from smiling. Additionally, it can lead to many other sequelae. For example, some patients are unable to raise their eyebrows, some cannot close their eyes, and when they close their eyes, their mouth corners also move unnaturally. Facial paralysis sequelae only reappear on the affected side of the face and do not spread to the other side. When a person suffers from facial paralysis, the facial muscles lose control and cannot move normally. If facial paralysis sequelae are not treated, some symptoms may worsen, such as swelling of the cheeks and drooping of the mouth corners gradually becoming more severe.