Facial palsy is a complex medical problem, and every patient requires a comprehensive and individualised approach to care. Often patients and referrers do not know where to turn to for help and it can be hard to coordinate care across GPs, specialists, physiotherapists, radiologists and other practitioners.
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Facial physiotherapy is a specialist niche area that requires post-graduate training in the anatomy and neurology of facial nerve injuries or disease and their management. Facial physiotherapy addresses both the neurological and non-neurological effects of facial nerve palsy, from a conservative (non-surgical) perspective. This includes, but is not limited to, addressing tightness, hypertonicity, synkinesis, ocular and oral competency and pain management.
A facial physiotherapist will thoroughly understand the concerns of the patient being raised and seek to improve the function and symmetry of the face affected by facial palsy. The therapist will assess the symmetry of static and dynamic expressions of the face and apply contemporary understanding and evidence-based treatments to the rehabilitation facial nerve palsy.
Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgery)
The assessment and management of acute facial nerve palsy as well as other facial nerve disorders and related conditions, is a sub-specialty area of Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery. This includes common facial nerve disorders like Bell’s Palsy and Ramsay Hunt Syndrome as well as other conditions such as ear disease, head and neck cancer, and trauma which may cause facial palsy.
In addition, hearing loss which may accompany facial nerve palsy can also be managed.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Our vision is to enhance the aesthetic and functional outcomes for people with facial nerve disorders.
Here at The Facial Palsy Specialists our ethos is to provide patients with the latest personalised care for their facial palsy. Our consultations are patient focused and structured, so you walk away better understanding how to move forward. The Facial Palsy Specialists multidisciplinary service blends facial physiotherapy with medical and surgical interventions, helping you to achieve the best outcomes following facial palsy.
When you come to The Facial Palsy Specialists for the first time, we book you in with our multidisciplinary team so you can understand your options from different perspectives.
During the session, we then sit down to talk about how you arrived at this point and assess your presentation thoroughly with thoughtful questions, detailed examinations, photography and charting so we can begin to formulate a treatment plan we can all agree on that suits you.
When you come to The Facial Palsy Specialists for the first time, we book you in with our multidisciplinary team so you can understand your options from different perspectives.
During the session, we then sit down to talk about how you arrived at this point and assess your presentation thoroughly with thoughtful questions, detailed examinations, photography and charting so we can begin to formulate a treatment plan we can all agree on that suits you.
The services we offer include:
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• Please arrive up to 10 minutes before your appointment to complete any additional paperwork, photographs and questionnaires.
Initial consultation (45 minutes):
• In depth discussion of your medical history
• Physical examination of face as well as a complete head and neck examination if required
• Multi-disciplinary opinion and treatment plan
• If required, Botox can be arranged for your first or subsequent sessions (Botox paperwork needs completion prior to the appointment for this treatment)
• Referrals or further imaging and investigation will be arranged if needed
• Follow up letter to your referrer
Review consultations (20 minutes):
• Facial photos and outcome measures as appropriate
• Review and update of current management plan
• Repeat Botox if indicated
• Save time going around in circles and being asked the same questions
• Save money by avoiding multiple trips with multiple health professionals
• Ask difficult questions so you can create clarity in your health choices
• Minimise fragmentation in your care
• Get the right advice from the beginning
• Flexible service delivery options
• Multidisciplinary service that blends facial physiotherapy with medical and surgical interventions to achieve the best outcomes
For referrers interested or unsure if your patient will benefit from facial physiotherapy, contact us a reception@klintneuro.com.au.
For referrers interested or unsure if your patient will benefit from an Ear, Nose and Throat assessment for their acute facial nerve palsy or related disorder, contact us at reception@pinnaclesurgery.com.au.
For referrers interested or unsure if your patient will benefit from a Plastic Surgery assessment for their facial nerve palsy, contact us at reception@facialpalsy.com.au.
Dr James Finkemeyer
• Specialist Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, FRACS (Plast.), MBBS
Dr Tim Mclean
• Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist, FRACS
Mr Keegan Bow
• Facial and Titled Neurological Physiotherapist, MACP
Part Ground Floor
351 Burwood Highway
Forest Hill VIC 3131
Cape Vue Building, Level 2/68
Cape St, Heidelberg VIC 3084
Shop 3-4, 487 Highett Road,
Highett VIC 3190
We offer expert neurological therapy services to help adults and adolescents recover from conditions that affect the brain, spinal cord, inner ear and nerves.
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