don't stop! i'm eleven years out and i did some electrical muscle stimulation for the first 3 months and then the dreaded synkinesis appeared. Stopped then did more about a year later but more synkinesis kicked in so immediately stopped. Did facial retraining also and was also told that whatever facial ennervation happened in the first year was pretty much it. I'm so glad I did't give up! True that the most dramatic gain happened the first few months but with much perserverance I still see changes, however subtle! The most helpful thing I do is to concentrate on isolating the next most needed spot( lip corner; cheek muscle; etc.) and compare to the normal side sensations until I can activate the same area on affected side. (I do this in bed in the dark for minimal distractions and effective concentration.) I practice the movement day in day out (i.e. when driving) Results were seen within a couple of months. It's slow and minimal but it's going in the right direction! I've managed to even out my smile ,lift my lip,lift my brow, still working on the eye area and further engaging the cheek muscle. Hope this helps. Appreciate any feedback.
