Facial Nerve Center
617-573-3641
About the center
Established in 1989, the Facial Nerve Center was one of the first centers to open and be solely dedicated to the treatment of facial paralysis. Located in Boston with a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team, we offer a complete spectrum of medical and surgical procedures for facial nerve disorders to both children and adult patients.
Facial paralysis is the loss of facial movement due to nerve malfunction. It can appear suddenly or gradually develop over time, causing weakness, immobility, involuntary movement, or drooping of the facial muscles. Facial paralysis can have many causes, including:
- Bell’s palsy
- Facial nerve tumors or acoustic neuromas (vestibular schwannomas)
- Lyme disease or Ramsay Hunt syndrome
- Ear infections, ear disease, or head trauma
- Brain tumors or their treatment
- Congenital facial paralysis, Mobius syndrome, Goldenhar syndrome
- Facial paralysis from neurofibromatosis, vascular malformations, or parotid surgery
- Surgery in the head and neck area
When any of these occur, we will work closely with you to ensure a proper diagnosis is made and the appropriate treatment is provided.
Facial nerve conditions and treatments
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617-573-3641
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