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Facial Reanimation, Bell's Palsy & Smile Surgery2018

Facial Soft-Tissue Mobility: Baseline Dynamics of Patients with Unilateral Facial Paralysis

Trotman CA, Faraway J, Hadlock T, Banks C, Jowett N, Jung HJ

Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open

What Is This Study About?

This study quantitatively measured facial soft-tissue movement dynamics in patients with unilateral facial paralysis using 3D motion capture. The research establishes baseline measurements for evaluating treatment outcomes.

Key Findings

  • Quantified facial movement asymmetry using 3D motion capture technology
  • Established baseline dynamics for patients with unilateral facial paralysis
  • Provides objective measures for evaluating treatment outcomes

What This Means for Patients

Precise measurement of facial movement helps surgeons track treatment progress objectively and compare different surgical approaches for restoring facial symmetry.

Citation & Links

Citation: Trotman CA, Faraway J, Hadlock T, Banks C, Jowett N, Jung HJ. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2018 Oct; 6(10):e1955.

PMID: 30534499PMCID: PMC6250472