Selective Neurectomy

Abnormal, uncoordinated muscle movements of the face (synkinesis) is often due to abnormal nerve activity in patients who experience a limited recovery after facial palsy. Neurectomy is a procedure during which we excise the specific nerves that are no longer communicating properly with the facial muscles The malfunctioning nerves are identified and either cut out or rerouted to improve facial movement. Similar to myectomy, we will often try Botox^® injections first to ensure a neurectomy is necessary for an optimal outcome.