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Post-Treatment => Facial Issues => Topic started by: Lizmelendez on September 03, 2025, 08:59:25 AM

Title: Help and support finding the best possible reanimation surgeon in US
Post by: Lizmelendez on September 03, 2025, 08:59:25 AM: Hi all,

I’m six months postop with very little paralysis progress. Emotionally and mentally, it’s time for me to start looking for the best possible reanimation surgery so that I can move forward with my life.

My first question is how long did most of you wait to get facial reanimation? I’ve tried my best to let my body heal and done everything from Acupuncture, massage, facial physical therapy, cranial, sacral, massage, red light therapy, rest, exercise, a healthy diet with zero alcohol or caffeine and meditation and yet here I am. I’ve done my best.

My second question is, can you please share any recommendations for the best possible surgeon. I will go anywhere geographically in the United States and I will pay whatever it takes to get this done right. I am seeing the facial plastics person at my home state where I had my AN surgery done but I now have trust issues here becuase of my outcome and want to loll around.

Thank you for any help, support and guidance. I appreciate it in advance. 🙏🏻
Title: Re: Help and support finding the best possible reanimation surgeon in US
Post by: MarlaB on September 19, 2025, 03:17:02 PM: I don't have a recommendation for a surgeon/facility, but have you checked https://facialparalysisinstitute.com/blog/the-facial-paralysis-and-bells-palsy-foundation/

Wishing you the best.

Marla B
Title: Re: Help and support finding the best possible reanimation surgeon in US
Post by: greenamw on September 23, 2025, 12:36:46 PM: Six months with no progress is enough to start planning. Don’t settle locally, get multiple consults.
Title: Re: Help and support finding the best possible reanimation surgeon in US
Post by: Director on September 23, 2025, 01:02:26 PM: It's our understanding that the Facial Paralysis & Bell's Palsy Foundation is not currently active. You can still find some helpful links and information posted on their website, however.

Please reach out to Melanie at the ANA for facial resources, including the ANA's facial support group.

Best regards,

The ANA Team
melanie@anausa.org
Title: Re: Help and support finding the best possible reanimation surgeon in US
Post by: Jackysue on November 04, 2025, 08:56:59 PM: Quote from: Director on September 23, 2025, 01:02:26 PM

It's our understanding that the Facial Paralysis & Bell's Palsy Foundation is not currently active. You can still find some helpful links and information posted on their website, however.

Please reach out to Melanie at the ANA for facial resources, including the ANA's facial support group.

Best regards,

The ANA Team
melanie@anausa.org

I am very curious about this...Is Dr. Azizzadeh's office not open anymore?
Title: Re: Help and support finding the best possible reanimation surgeon in US
Post by: Director on November 07, 2025, 09:40:40 AM: Hi Jackysue,

The Foundation is a separate organization. A quick internet search will give you the contact information for the physician you are looking for.

Please reach out if we can be of assistance.

Best regards,

The ANA Team
melanie@anausa.org