Selective chemodenervation is an important adjunct in the management of several aspects
of facial nerve paralysis and paresis. Herein, the authors describe the utility of
chemodenervation in the treatment of the synkinesis and contralateral hyperkinesis
often associated with facial nerve injury.
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