In the field of reconstructive surgery, free functional muscle transfer (FFMT) is a transformative procedure that restores movement for patients with facial paralysis. Surgeon Robert Texeira, MD, ...

Where Is the Depressor Labii Inferioris Located? The depressor labii inferioris is located in the chin area. Muscles attach to bone or tissue at two or more places. If the muscle attaches to a bone ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Working out your face the way you work out your body makes sense. Muscles respond to movement, circulation ...

Facial paralysis occurs when a nerve that controls your facial movements becomes damaged. As a result, a portion of your face may feel weak, or you may be unable to move it. Some types of facial ...

For patients undergoing nerve transfer surgery for facial palsy, Botox injections can improve facial symmetry by reducing overactivity of the muscles on the unaffected side, suggests a study in the ...

A microcurrent facial uses weak electrical signals to stimulate the muscles and skin. Some claim this has benefits, such as reversing the visible signs of aging, such as drooping skin and dullness.