What Is Bell's Palsy?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
10. Long-Term Outlook
The prognosis for Bell’s palsy patients is usually good. In most cases, patients recover completely within 9 months. However, recovery time differs depending on the severity of the facial nerve damage. After 14 days from the onset of the symptoms, patients begin noticing improvement.
If the condition continues, other treatment options can help to relieve the symptoms. These include physical therapy to increase the strength of the facial muscles, plastic surgeries for improving the appearance and symmetry of the face, and Botox injections to relax the facial muscles and prevent muscle contractions.
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