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At New York Facial Paralysis, diagnosing your facial paralysis is our top priority. We have extensive diagnostic testing to help us get to the bottom of what is causing your facial paralysis.…

The loss of your smile is a heavy one. At New York Facial Paralysis, we understand the magnitude that loss plays on many aspects of your life. We know the…

Both Tourette syndrome and hemifacial spasms are movement disorders. They both cause involuntary movements in your face. However, there are many differences between the two disorders. Hemifacial spasm: Neuromuscular disorder causes the…

There are times when we, at New York Facial Paralysis, need to utilize audiograms during our diagnostic testing. An audiogram is a test used to determine hearing loss and balance.…

At New York Facial Paralysis, we treat patients with Ramsey Hunt Syndrome. This is a condition induced by infection of the geniculate ganglion of the facial nerve from the herpes zoster virus.…

Many would argue that fear is the most powerful emotion. We tend to agree in many ways. During the month of October it seems like everywhere you turn, someone is…

At New York Facial Paralysis, we treat patients who are suffering from the effects of Bell’s Palsy. After examining each patient, and determining how it is being presented, we will determine a…

Synkinesis is a form of facial paralysis. Synkinesis occurs when your facial nerve is damaged. Your nerve branches can, in effect, be miswired either from faulty regeneration or when being sewn…

The Winter Olympics in PyeongChang brings out the thrill of watching many victories, and also the agonizing effects of defeat. The games pull us in to watch so we can…

Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN) is a condition, which affects your 5th cranial, trigeminal nerve. Type1 or TN1 form of Trigeminal Neuralgia causes sudden and extreme facial pain. The pain onset is typically…