Treatments & Therapies

Medical Treatments

Much depends on the cause of a patient’s facial paralysis as to which medical treatments will be suitable for them, every case is unique.

Medical treatments used in the management of facial paralysis may include:

• Botulinum toxin
• Eye care
• Hyoscine patches for drooling
• Pain relief
• Steroids, antivirals and antibiotics

Please note: treatments should only be used under the guidance of an experienced medical professional.

Therapies

A range of therapies are used in the management and treatment of patients with facial paralysis. A therapist can help in many ways, depending on the type and cause of facial paralysis.

Therapies may include:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Counselling
• Electrical stimulation
• Facial rehabilitation therapy

Please note: therapy should only be carried out by a trained professional who specialises in facial palsy.

Recommendations for supporting the psychological well-being of children and adults with facial palsy – This is included on our patient website as it may also be helpful for patients to share when seeking help from a psychologist/psychological therapist who has no experience in supporting patients with facial palsy.