Facial rehabilitation following a facial nerve injury is effective in improving facial
function, appearance, and self-confidence. We describe a treatment intervention algorithm
for adults and children with chronic facial nerve injury. Details of the evaluation
process and the facial rehabilitation strategies, for both incomplete and complete
facial nerve injury, are described.
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