Bell's Palsy Live Q&A Recording, 21 Oct

Here is the recording of the Live Bell's palsy Q&A session from Oct 21. We hope these answers will help you regain your hope for recovery after long-standing Bell's palsy, Ramsay Hunt syndrome and other peripheral facial paralysis.
Links:
Online Diagnostic Session (ZOOM video call): crystal-touch.nl/online-bells...
Bell's Palsy Knowledge Base: crystal-touch.nl/bells-palsy-...
Contact: [e-mail]
00:21 - 1
Can you please tell us if Acupuncture would be helpful for residual synkinesis, i.e. facial relaxation and recovery?
01:32 - 2
I suffer from Bell's palsy for 42 years. Is there any remedy for this? I still can't close tightly my right eye, and I suffer from teary eyes.
03:23 - 3
My eye is getting smaller on the affected side. Is it possible to prevent it somehow and how to make it bigger again, if possible.
05:09 - 4
Is it okay to use fillers into the nasolabial folds to hide a contracture (to make the face look more symmetrical)? If yes, what filler is more secure with this condition?
06:40 - 5
What do you think about the upper blepharoplasty surgery to make the eyelids look more identical? I am afraid that it might be harder to close the eye or blink after it.
08:06 - 6
After 11 months since my Bell's palsy, I started seeing a chiropractor who was working on my neck. [...]
11:27 - 7
[...] My neurologist suggested that I do Botox. What is your thought on that?
14:45 - 8
Also, my balance has never returned and use a walker all the time because I am afraid of falling. [...]
17:23 - 9
What must I do if I see no improvements for almost a year now? I have synkinesis, some tight muscles, as well as my cheek still looks a bit swollen.
20:14 - 10
I had Bell's palsy since December 2021. I didn't recover fully. I have facial tightness and uncoordinated facial expressions. I still have numbness, mild pain and ringing in my ears [...]
22:25 - 10.1
Will the ringing in my ears ever stop?
24:00 - 10.2
Will my face straighten out over time on its own?
25:48 - 10.3
Is there any bona fide therapy that does work to help cure these residual symptoms?
27:14 - 11
Is it possible to have my smile back after 3 years of Bell's palsy?
28:55 - 12
I recently saw a documentary on some new research conducted by the John Hopkins University in the USA regarding Psychedelic therapy in the treatment of a multitude of problems [...]
31:37 - 13
After having Bell’s palsy for many years, what is the procedure to get back some movement?
32:43 - 14
Why does my affected side react to cold weather so severely? What can I do to help the ache?
34:37 - 15
I’m suffering for 36 years, can I get relief with your therapy? What can I do?
35:48 - 16
I have bell's palsy for 2.5 years and there are very strong residual effects. There is no recovery dynamics at all right now. Is there any hope for recovery according to your method?
37:52 - 17
Is there anyone in Canada offering your method of treatment?
38:13 - 18
How can synkinesis be improved?
39:33 - 19
What is your suggestion for people like me who have had Bell’s palsy for over 4 years? Do we have hope in having some type of normal face?
42:20 - 20
​I had bell palsy in April. I started feeling better in May, but then started having problems again: that side feels tense, and when I smile the inner corner of my eye moves. It bothers me so much. Is it synkinesis?
43:13 - 21
Is there any exercise or massage to reduce Crocodile Tears that I can do myself? 1.5 years of Ramsay Hunt Syndrome.
43:58 - 22
Can synkinesis be reversed after having it for 5 years?
44:47 - 23
​I also have synkinesis. Bell’s palsy started on left side of face in mid-January, and now about 80% recovered (after 9 months). My synkinesis is my left eye tears up when I eat. Any recommendation on how to fix?
46:56 - 24
My eye also tears when I eat. I drool at night if i sleep on my affected side. What can I do?
48:37 - 25
Is mime therapy or neuromuscular retraining helpful for synkinesis and for the control of the unwanted contractions of the muscles [...]
50:43 - 26
In synkinesis is the nerve damaged?
52:24 - 27
If I get pregnant, how can I avoid additional paralysis?
53:44 - 28
My concern is in relieving contractures that have appeared 4 months after bells palsy onset. What can I do?
55:33 - 29
I went through a left ear stepdectomy surgery in 2019 April and within 1 week of my surgery I developed Bell’s palsy [...]
56:47 - 30
I have heard that once new nerves have sprout to new areas causing synkinesis this cannot be reversed. Is this true?
58:43 - 31
[...] Will contractures continue to improve, or do I need to implement another treatment to stop contracture from becoming permanent?
1:01:12 - 32
​I have had Bell’s palsy 4 times, this is the first time there has been significant pain, I am using your massage and mind therapy techniques as discussed on your website. Is pain normal?
1:02:49 - 33
Should I expect additional synkinesis after observing crocodile tears?

[@xiazou4103]

Thx you for sharing this! And answering all those questions. I’m week 2 of bell’s palsy but am just starting this face relaxation techniques. It feels intuitively right. Thx for doing your best to help people regain their function, appearance, and quality of life.

[@harikathota9571]

Are there any online treatment sessions ?

[@CrystalTouchClinic]

Depending on the severity of your condition, it might be possible to complete rehabilitation online. Please contact us for more information or register for an online video consultation, if you are ready to take the first step: crystal-touch.nl/online-bells-palsy-consultation/

[@LauraMichlig]

Thank you for all your great content! Where can I submit a question for a future Q&A?

[@CrystalTouchClinic]

Dear Laura, you can always ask your questions via [e-mail] :)

[@Foodie_chiku8]

What the treatment for synkinesis

[@Foodie_chiku8]

Any surgical treatment ya other options

[@user-nr3fh8fu3l]

Пожалуйста!!!С переводом на русский язык!