Question
I am 59 years old and have had facial paralysis for five years. Initially, I received treatment, but later didn’t focus on it. Is it possible to treat facial paralysis after more than ten years?
Answer
Facial paralysis is caused by damage to the facial nerve, so during the acute phase of recurrence, symptomatic treatment with medications that nourish the nerves should be provided as a foundation. In the later recovery phase, treatments such as acupuncture and electrotherapy are generally used to reduce nerve edema. Generally, the best time for treating facial paralysis is within three months after onset, with the most significant effects. If it has been five years since the onset, the effectiveness of treatment may not be very pronounced.