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Nikolaus Hjelm1, Babak Azizzadeh1
1Center for Advanced Facial Plastic Surgery, Beverly Hills, California.
Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine
|February 14, 2020
Abstract:
Importance: There are no surgical techniques described to treat synkinesis and concurrent facial asymmetry. We describe our innovative and effective approach and technique. Objective: To improve the spontaneous smile mechanism as well as facial symmetry in patients with synkinesis not only during the smile mechanism but also at rest. Design: Surgical pearls-surgical technique description. Setting: Private practice. Participants: Patients who underwent the operation.

