09-10, 08:44–09:00 (Europe/Istanbul), Facial Plastic 2
Facial synkinesis is the most common chronic facial movement disorder that develops following facial nerve injury. Periocular synkinesis is one of the most common and bothersome types of facial synkinesis. Treatment of periocular synkinesis can be challenging with frequent persistence or recurrence of symptoms after treatment. This surgical video demonstrates a technique for treating periocular synkinesis: orbicularis oculi selective myectomy with autologous microfat grafting.
Periocular synkinesis is one of the most common and bothersome types of facial synkinesis. Treatment of periocular synkinesis can be challenging. This master of surgery video will demonstrate a surgical technique to improve periocular synkinesis.
Jacob K. Dey, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a double board certified Facial Plastic and Reconstructive surgeon with a special interest in facial reanimation and facial rejuvenation. Dr. Dey is a Consultant and Associate Professor in the Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, USA. At Mayo Clinic, his practice, research, and educational efforts focus on the evolving treatment of facial paralysis and facial synkinesis.