Facial Nerve Disorders

Treatment of Facial Nerve Disorders
Stamford, CT, Greenwich, CT, Westchester, NY & Surrounding Areas

Facial nerve disorders, also known as facial nerve dysfunction or facial paralysis, can be caused by infections, disorders and trauma.  Your facial muscles lose movement due to nerve damage resulting in weakness, twitching in the face to sometimes full paralysis. This can affect one or both sides of your face. The most common form of facial nerve disorders is Bell’s Palsy. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, approximately 40,000 Americans each year are affected by this.

Types of Facial Nerve Disorders

There is not one common condition that can cause facial nerve paralysis. Several disorders, injuries and infections can cause facial nerve damage. There are many reasons that facial paralysis occurs so please contact our office to schedule an appointment with our doctors today! We proudly provide service to patients throughout the Greenwich, CT and Westchester, NY areas.

  • Bell’s Palsy
  • Ramsay Hunt Syndrome
  • Lyme disease
  • Iatrogenic Injury
  • Skull Base Tumors
  • Neurological Conditions 

    • Problems Caused by Facial Paralysis

    There are many problems facial paralysis can cause, including:


    • Nasal blockages
    • Difficulty closing eyes 
    • Possible vision loss
    • Difficulty keeping liquids in the mouth
    • Change in physical appearance
    • Difficulty to express emotion

    Treating Facial Paralysis

    Our ear, nose, and throat office can help diagnose and treat facial nerve damage. When you come to our office, we gather your medical history to fully understand your case. To dive deeper into your condition, our team may order CT scans or MRIs to create a treatment plan based on the patient’s individual needs. This may include both surgical and non-surgical treatments. Medication, Botox injections, facial exercises, and facial surgery are all treatment options. If the nerve was injured during trauma, surgery can be performed by cutting the ends of the nerve and sewing it back together, as well as other surgery options to improve facial symmetry and function. If you or a loved one have experienced facial paralysis, contact our team serving the Greenwich and Stamford, CT areas, as well as Westchester, NY.

    Contact Dr. Steven Bramwit, M.D. of Stamford ENT if you're suffering from facial nerve disorders in Stamford, CT, Greenwich, CT & Westchester, NY!

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