Abstract

Chronic facial paralysis induces degenerative facial muscle changes on the involved side, thus, making the individual seem as older than their actual age. Furthermore, contralateral facial hypertrophy aggravates facial asymmetry. Athread-lifting procedure has been used widely for correction of a drooping or wrinkled face due to the aging process. In addition, botulinum toxin injection can be used to reduce facial hypertrophy. The aim of study was to evaluate the effectiveness of thread lifting with botulinum toxin injection for chronic facial paralysis. Atotal 34 of patients with chronic facial paralysis were enrolled from March to October 2014. Thread lifting for elevating loose facial muscles on the ipsilateral side and botulinum toxinA for controlling the facial muscle hypertrophy on the contralateral side were conducted. Facial function was evaluated using the Sunnybrook grading system and dynamic facial asymmetry ratios 1year after treatment. All 34patients displayed improved facial symmetry and showed improvement in Sunnybrook scores (37.4 vs. 83.3) and dynamic facial asymmetry ratios (0.58 vs 0.92). Of the 34patients, 28 (82.4%) reported being satisfied with treatment. The application of subdermal suspension with a reabsorbable thread in conjunction with botulinum toxinA to optimize facial rejuvenation of the contralateral side constitutes an effective and safe procedure for face lifting and rejuvenation of adrooping face as aresult of long-lasting facial paralysis.

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