{"id":12041,"date":"2026-09-06T14:13:24","date_gmt":"2026-09-06T14:13:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.wcongplasticsurgery.com.sg\/?page_id=12041"},"modified":"2026-09-15T08:30:48","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T08:30:48","slug":"facial-nerve-surgery","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.wcongplasticsurgery.com.sg\/facial-nerve-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Facial Nerve Surgery Singapore"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"12041\" class=\"elementor elementor-12041\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-99c0825 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default qodef-elementor-content-no\" data-id=\"99c0825\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-wide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f06dd84\" data-id=\"f06dd84\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b52035 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7b52035\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<blockquote><p><b>Q U I C K A N S W E R:<\/b><\/p><p>Facial nerve surgery is reconstructive surgery that improves facial symmetry and restores some movement after facial nerve paralysis, which affects expression and functions such as eye closure, speech, eating and drinking. Procedures are tailored to the affected area \u2014 the eyelid and eyebrow, the smile, or the lower face \u2014 after clinical assessment. Dr Ong Wei Chen performs facial nerve surgery at WC Ong Plastic Reconstructive Surgery, Gleneagles Medical Centre, Singapore.<\/p><\/blockquote><p>The facial nerve controls our facial expressions, with branches across the face and neck that also enable basic functions such as eye closure, speech, drinking and<br \/>chewing. When the facial nerve is paralysed, these functions become difficult and the face loses expression and symmetry. Through specialised reconstructive operations, facial symmetry and some basic functions can be improved, and the right approach is chosen after a clinical assessment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6461679\" data-id=\"6461679\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6659fa2 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6659fa2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"553\" height=\"377\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.wcongplasticsurgery.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/facial-nerve-palsy-page-image1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-9447\" alt=\"Face Rejuvenation\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.wcongplasticsurgery.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/facial-nerve-palsy-page-image1.jpg 553w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.wcongplasticsurgery.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/facial-nerve-palsy-page-image1-300x205.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 553px) 100vw, 553px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a025e18 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default qodef-elementor-content-no\" data-id=\"a025e18\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-wide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d03511a\" data-id=\"d03511a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ede4981 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ede4981\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>What is facial nerve paralysis?<\/b><\/h2>\n<blockquote>\u201cFacial nerve surgery is reconstructive work at its most delicate \u2014 the goal is to restore symmetry and some movement, helping a person close an eye or regain part of a smile.\u201d\n<b>\u2014 Dr Ong Wei Chen, Senior Consultant Plastic Surgeon<\/b><\/blockquote>\nFacial nerve paralysis is a loss of movement in the muscles controlled by the facial nerve, which affects expression and basic functions such as closing the eye, speaking, drinking and chewing. It also causes a loss of facial symmetry, which many people find distressing. The cause and pattern vary between individuals, so assessment is important. Dr Ong Wei Chen evaluates each case at WC Ong Plastic Reconstructive Surgery, Gleneagles Medical Centre, before discussing options.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2bbbb9c elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default qodef-elementor-content-no\" data-id=\"2bbbb9c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d696156\" data-id=\"d696156\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd03239 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dd03239\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are the surgical options for facial paralysis?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cec5a37 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"cec5a37\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4e50a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c4e50a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Surgery for facial paralysis is tailored to the affected part of the face, and options are grouped into these areas:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6da23b3 elementor-tabs-view-horizontal elementor-widget elementor-widget-tabs\" data-id=\"6da23b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tabs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1141\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1141\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Eyelid and eyebrow<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1142\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1142\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Face and smile<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1143\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1143\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Lower face<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1144\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1144\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Others<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs-content-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1141\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Eyelid and eyebrow<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1141\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1141\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"false\"><ul><li><strong>Eyelid and eyebrow<\/strong> \u2014 procedures to help eye closure and lift a drooping brow, protecting the eye and restoring balance.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1142\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Face and smile<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1142\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1142\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><ul><li><strong>Face and smile<\/strong> \u2014 techniques that aim to restore movement or support to the cheek and smile.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1143\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Lower face<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1143\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1143\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p><strong>Lower face<\/strong> \u2014 procedures addressing the lower face and mouth for improved symmetry.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1144\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Others<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1144\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1144\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><ul><li><strong>Others<\/strong> \u2014 additional or adjunctive procedures selected according to individual needs.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a05f0cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a05f0cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How is the right procedure chosen?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54a70b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"54a70b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The right procedure is chosen after a detailed discussion and clinical assessment, as the cause, pattern and duration of the paralysis all influence what is suitable. There is no single operation for facial palsy; the plan is individualised and sometimes staged. Realistic expectations are important, as surgery aims to improve symmetry and some function rather than fully restore normal movement. Dr Ong Wei Chen assesses each patient and explains the suitable options before any decision is made.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3b228ba elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default qodef-elementor-content-no\" data-id=\"3b228ba\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-wide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-384f4db\" data-id=\"384f4db\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4570dd6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4570dd6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FREQUENT ASKED QUESTIONS<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d66210 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"6d66210\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ddae1d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_faq\" data-id=\"ddae1d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_faq.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-qi-faq qodef-qi-clear qodef-behavior--accordion qodef-layout--simple qodef-style--standard\">\n\t<h3 class=\"qodef-e-title-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"qodef-e-title\">\n\t\t\t\tWhat can facial nerve surgery realistically achieve?\t<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-icon--plus\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-icon\">\n\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-icon--minus\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-icon\">\n\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<\/h3>\n<div class=\"qodef-e-content\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-content-inner\">\n\t\t<p>Facial nerve surgery aims to improve facial symmetry and restore some movement or function, such as eye closure or part of a smile, rather than fully restore normal facial movement. The outcome depends on the cause, severity and duration of the paralysis, so results vary between individuals. A clinical assessment sets realistic expectations. Dr Ong Wei Chen discusses what surgery can achieve for your situation at WC Ong Plastic Reconstructive Surgery, Gleneagles Medical Centre.<\/p>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-e-title-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"qodef-e-title\">\n\t\t\t\tWho is a candidate for facial paralysis surgery in Singapore?\t<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-icon--plus\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-icon\">\n\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-icon--minus\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-icon\">\n\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<\/h3>\n<div class=\"qodef-e-content\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-content-inner\">\n\t\t<p>People with facial nerve paralysis affecting expression, eye closure or the smile may be candidates, and suitability depends on the cause and pattern of the paralysis. A detailed discussion and clinical assessment are needed to choose the most appropriate procedure. Both adult and paediatric patients can be assessed. Dr Ong Wei Chen evaluates each case individually before advising on options.<\/p>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-e-title-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"qodef-e-title\">\n\t\t\t\tWhy does eye closure need to be addressed in facial palsy?\t<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-icon--plus\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-icon\">\n\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-icon--minus\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-icon\">\n\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<\/h3>\n<div class=\"qodef-e-content\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-content-inner\">\n\t\t<p>When the facial nerve is paralysed, the eye may not close fully, which can leave the surface of the eye exposed and at risk. Procedures targeting the eyelid and eyebrow help restore closure and protect the eye, as well as improving symmetry. This is often a priority in the treatment plan. 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