Facial reanimation in Moebius syndrome – 25-Year experience in treating bilateral facial paralysis
Bilateral free functional muscle transfers are the gold standard for facial reanimation in Moebius syndrome management, yielding significant functional and aesthetic improvements, especially in children. We recommend performing bilateral facial reanimation as a single-stage procedure due to its physical and psychological benefits for this patient population.
Authors
- Jonathan I. Leckenby (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6175-7563)
- Paul Panzenbeck
- Cédric Zubler (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7049-856X)
- Adriaan O. Grobbelaar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2001-5173)
- Edel de Buitleir
Institutions
- Great Ormond Street Hospital (GB)
- University College London (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
- Published
- 2025-05-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjps.2025.05.013
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Facial Nerve Paralysis Treatment and Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.17