Blog | Hadlock Facial Plastic Surgery

06

Nov

Facial Trauma and Nerve Damage: Recognizing Subtle Signs After Injury

Facial injuries do more than bruise the skin. They can disturb the delicate nerve pathways that animate your smile, blink, and speech, sometimes in subtle ways that are easy to miss immediately after an accident. At the Hadlock Center for Facial Plastic Surgery, Dr. Tessa Hadlock...

31

Oct

Early Warning Signs of Facial Nerve Tumors You Shouldn’t Ignore

At the Hadlock Center for Facial Plastic Surgery, we see firsthand how subtle changes in facial movement can signal something far more serious than temporary nerve irritation. As an internationally recognized leader in facial nerve surgery and reconstruction, Dr. Tessa Hadlock an...

09

Sep

What to Expect During Recovery From Ramsay Hunt Syndrome

Ramsay Hunt Syndrome develops when a shingles outbreak caused by the varicella-zoster virus affects the facial nerve near the ear. This can lead to symptoms such as facial weakness, paralysis, ear pain, and sometimes hearing loss. The sudden onset of these changes can feel overwh...

22

Aug

What Are the Stages of Synkinesis?

Synkinesis is a condition many people experience after recovering from facial paralysis, and it can be both puzzling and frustrating. It occurs when facial nerves heal in a way that causes unintended muscle movements. For instance, you might try to smile and find that your eye cl...

15

Apr

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What Can Be Mistaken for Bell’s Palsy?

Bell's palsy is the most common cause of facial paralysis. It appears suddenly and often causes immediate concern for those who wake up to find they cannot move or feel one side of their face. While Bell’s palsy affects roughly 20 to 30 individuals per 100,000 yearly...

10

Mar

Can You Get Facial Paralysis From Stress?

Facial paralysis is a complex condition that understandably raises concern and prompts many questions. At the Hadlock Center, our board-certified specialists and decades of clinical research affirm that stress can affect overall well-being, but it is not the direct cause of facia...

14

Jan

How Many Years Does a Mini Facelift Take Off Your Face?

When it comes to facial rejuvenation, facelift surgery is considered the gold standard due to its ability to transform features and remove years from your perceived age. Like a full facelift, a mini facelift can produce dramatic improvements in the cheeks, jawline, and jowl...