Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Muscles for Facial Expressions01:14

Muscles for Facial Expressions

The craniofacial muscles are a collection of approximately 20 thin skeletal muscles situated beneath the skin of the face and scalp. These muscles, primarily responsible for the vast array of human facial expressions, originate from the bones or fibrous structures of the skull and extend outwards to connect with the skin. While most skeletal muscles in the body are enveloped in thick fascia, facial muscles generally have a more delicate fascial covering, with the buccinator muscle being a...
Prosopagnosia01:24

Prosopagnosia

Prosopagnosia, also known as face blindness, is the inability to recognize faces. In severe cases, individuals with prosopagnosia may not recognize close family members, including parents and spouses, by their faces. For instance, someone with prosopagnosia might walk past their child in a crowd, only realizing their mistake upon noticing their child's distinctive backpack or favorite jacket. Prosopagnosia specifically impairs facial recognition, while the recognition of other objects or...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Preservation Rhinoplasty Pros and Cons: An Expert Video Roundtable.

Aesthetic surgery journal. Open forum·2025
Same author

Doxycycline Sclerodesis-"Rhinodesis"-for Enhanced Soft Tissue Adhesion in Rhinoplasty: A Preliminary Study.

Facial plastic surgery : FPS·2024
Same author

Advanced Preservation Rhinoplasty in the Era of Osteoplasty and Chondroplasty: How Have We Moved Beyond the Cottle Technique?

Aesthetic surgery journal·2023
Same author

Preservation Rhinoplasty: Open or Closed?

Aesthetic surgery journal·2022
Same author

Structural Preservation Rhinoplasty: A Hybrid Approach.

Plastic and reconstructive surgery·2022
Same author

Commentary on: A 3-Level Impaction Technique for Dorsal Reshaping and Reduction Without Dorsal Soft Tissue Envelope Dissection.

Aesthetic surgery journal·2021
Same journal

Letter to the editor.

The Canadian journal of plastic surgery = Journal canadien de chirurgie plastique·2014
Same journal

Cost: It's all in the eye of the beholder.

The Canadian journal of plastic surgery = Journal canadien de chirurgie plastique·2014
Same journal

Oral exam.

The Canadian journal of plastic surgery = Journal canadien de chirurgie plastique·2014
Same journal

Obtaining a good lip roll in congenital, secondary and traumatic cleft lip repairs.

The Canadian journal of plastic surgery = Journal canadien de chirurgie plastique·2014
Same journal

Muscle hernias of the leg: A case report and comprehensive review of the literature.

The Canadian journal of plastic surgery = Journal canadien de chirurgie plastique·2014
Same journal

Pyoderma gangrenosum: A case report of bilateral dorsal hand lesions and literature review of management.

The Canadian journal of plastic surgery = Journal canadien de chirurgie plastique·2014
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 22, 2026

Single-stage Dynamic Reanimation of the Smile in Irreversible Facial Paralysis by Free Functional Muscle Transfer
19:53

Single-stage Dynamic Reanimation of the Smile in Irreversible Facial Paralysis by Free Functional Muscle Transfer

Published on: March 1, 2015

Facial paralysis for the plastic surgeon.

Aaron M Kosins1, Keith A Hurvitz, Gregory Rd Evans

  • 1Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery Institute, University of California, Irvine, California, USA.

The Canadian Journal of Plastic Surgery = Journal Canadien De Chirurgie Plastique
|June 26, 2009
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Facial paralysis significantly impacts patients socially and functionally. Understanding facial nerve anatomy and paralysis causes is crucial for successful surgical outcomes and patient well-being.

Keywords:
Bell palsyFacial nerve traumaFacial palsyFacial paralysisHerpes zoster oticus

More Related Videos

Facial Nerve Surgery in the Rat Model to Study Axonal Inhibition and Regeneration
05:04

Facial Nerve Surgery in the Rat Model to Study Axonal Inhibition and Regeneration

Published on: May 5, 2020

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 22, 2026

Single-stage Dynamic Reanimation of the Smile in Irreversible Facial Paralysis by Free Functional Muscle Transfer
19:53

Single-stage Dynamic Reanimation of the Smile in Irreversible Facial Paralysis by Free Functional Muscle Transfer

Published on: March 1, 2015

Facial Nerve Surgery in the Rat Model to Study Axonal Inhibition and Regeneration
05:04

Facial Nerve Surgery in the Rat Model to Study Axonal Inhibition and Regeneration

Published on: May 5, 2020

Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Neurology
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Facial paralysis poses a complex reconstructive challenge for plastic surgeons.
  • It results in significant social and functional impairments, affecting over 50% of patients surveyed with psychological distress and social withdrawal.
  • Symptoms include asymmetric smile, synkinesis, epiphora, abnormal blink, speech difficulties, drooling, hyperacusis, altered taste, and facial pain.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review facial nerve anatomy and diagnostic patterns.
  • To describe the epidemiology and common causes of facial paralysis.
  • To outline clinical features and diagnostic approaches for facial paralysis.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on facial nerve anatomy, pathology, and diagnosis.
  • Analysis of epidemiological data and clinical features of facial paralysis.
  • Synthesis of information on diagnostic patterns and common etiologies.

Main Results:

  • Facial paralysis requires a deep understanding of facial nerve anatomy and underlying causes for effective treatment.
  • A significant patient population experiences psychological distress and social withdrawal due to facial paralysis.
  • Diverse functional deficits accompany facial paralysis, impacting facial expressions and bodily functions.

Conclusions:

  • A comprehensive understanding of facial nerve anatomy and paralysis etiology is paramount for successful surgical reconstruction.
  • Addressing the psychological and social impacts of facial paralysis is essential for holistic patient care.
  • This review provides foundational knowledge on facial nerve anatomy and paralysis, guiding diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.