The 3-Week Golden Time That Shapes Your Recovery

Facial Paralysis

Facial paralysis treatment

Facial paralysis treatment

Facial paralysis treatment

Facial paralysis treatment

Facial paralysis treatment

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Facial Paralysis

The Standard in Facial Nerve Paralysis Treatment
Bareuljung Korean Medicine Hospital

Bell’s palsy is a nerve disorder that causes
sudden paralysis of facial muscles,
usually due to impaired function
of the 7th cranial nerve.
It often results in facial asymmetry
and weakness around the eyes or mouth,
and in severe cases, difficulty
eating or speaking.

Facial Paralysis

Accurate Diagnosis Matters

Key Symptoms by Affected Area

1 2 3 4 5
  • 1 Unable to wrinkle the forehead or raise the eyebrows
  • 2 Difficulty blinking · Watery or dry eyes · Eye twitching
    Blurred vision · Pseudo-strabismus
  • 3 Ear or post-auricular pain · Sound sensitivity (hyperacusis)
  • 4 Cannot puff cheeks · Facial muscle twitching
  • 5 Mouth asymmetry · Slurred speech · Taste loss
    Tongue numbness · Leakage while eating or brushing

Bell’s palsy can result from viral infection, fatigue, stress, or lowered immunity.
In most cases, stress and immune weakness are the main triggers.

Different Types of Facial Paralysis

Two types - Peripheral & Central.
Accurate diagnosis defines the right treatment path.

Peripheral Type

Bell’s Palsy Ramsay Hunt Trauma Guillain–Barré Postoperative Nerve Injury Postoperative Nerve Injury
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Central Type

Brain Tumor Stroke Hemorrhage ALS Infarction
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Accurate diagnosis first
facial paralysis treatment begins here.

Treat within 3 weeks
boost nerve regeneration and recovery

3week golden time

The Key to facial paralysis Treatment!

The 3-Week Golden Time!

The First 3 Weeks,
The Turning Point for Nerve Recovery
and Aftereffect Prevention

Patient Improvement Rate by Time Since Onset

Patient Improvement Rate by Time Since Onset Patient Improvement Rate by Time Since Onset

Patients With vs. Without facial paralysis Treatmen

Patients With vs. Without facial paralysis Treatmen Patients With vs. Without facial paralysis Treatmen

Facial Paralysis,
Why Early Intensive Treatment Matters

Once symptoms appear, intensive treatment should begin early,
focusing on muscle recovery and the prevention of aftereffects.

Early Treatment Window

0–3 Weeks
  • Intensive care within 3 weeks
  • higher chance of recovery

Facial Nerve Dormant Phase

4–12 Weeks
  • Recovery rate drops below 2% after 12 weeks
  • risk of sequelae increases sharply

Recurrence Risk Period

Within 10 Years
  • Average recurrence rate: 10%
  • 200× higher than normal

5 Stages of
Facial Nerve Damage

Facial nerve injury has five stages -
from mild weakness to complete paralysis.
A key guide for precise assessment
and personalized treatment.

Stage 1: Stylomastoid Foramen Injury
Stage 1: Stylomastoid Foramen Injury
  • Limited facial muscle movement
  • Inability to open or close the eye
  • Loss of forehead wrinkles
  • Drooling while eating
Next Stage
Stage 2: Chorda Tympani Nerve Injury
Stage 2: Chorda Tympani Nerve Injury
  • Coated sensation on the tongue
  • Loss of taste on the affected side
  • Imbalance in salivary secretion
Next Stage
Stage 3: Nerve to Stapedius Muscle Injury
Stage 3: Nerve to Stapedius Muscle Injury
  • Hyperacusis
  • Tinnitus with hearing loss
  • Pain around or behind the ear
Stage 4: Geniculate Ganglion Injury
Stage 4: Geniculate Ganglion Injury
  • Decreased tear secretion
  • Dizziness
  • Balance disturbance
Next Stage
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Stage 5: Intratemporal Lesion Injury
  • Similar to central-type symptoms

From Start to Finish of Facial Paralysis Treatment
Bareuljung KM Hospital

The severity of facial nerve damage determines the degree of symptoms,
and beginning proper treatment at an early stage is key to recovery.

Accurate assessment of nerve damage allows prognosis prediction
and guides individualized treatment planning.

Careful observation and understanding of each recovery stage
form the foundation of effective Facial Paralysis treatment.

6 Stages of
Facial Muscle Damage

Facial muscles are deeply connected to the facial nerve.
In Facial Paralysis, nerve injury causes
progressive muscle changes,
and understanding this process is key
to effective and personalized recovery.

Damage
Stage
At Rest During Movement
Symmetrical
Able to close
eyes normally
Symmetrical
Very mild asymmetry
visible only on close observation
or by the patient’s own perception.
Symmetrical
Facial asymmetry
detectable upon professional evaluation.
Symmetrical
Facial asymmetry clearly
visible to the naked eye.
Asymmetrical
Subtle facial muscle response
Asymmetrical
No facial muscle response,
except eyelids.

The Key to Treating Damaged Facial Muscles

Facial muscle damage causes visible expression changes and daily discomfort.
Since it progresses by stages, early management is crucial for faster, fuller recovery.

01 Stage Assessment
02 Tailored Therapy
03 Muscle Function Preservation

Precise staging and tailored care
are essential to maximally preserve muscle function.

Bareuljung Facial Paralysis
Treatment Process Guide

Treatment
Process

  • Registration & Consultation
    Assess visit purpose and symptoms
    and prepare for consultation
  • Comprehensive Evaluation
    Integrated Korean–Western system
    with pulse, palpation, imaging,
    and ultrasound for precise diagnosis.
  • Treatment Planning
    Personalized treatment plan
    based on the patient’s condition,
    constitution, and lifestyle.
  • Intensive Treatment Phase
    Step-by-step integrative care
    combining acupuncture, herbal therapy, Chuna,
    manual and physical therapy, CPM, and shockwave.
  • Follow-up Management
    & Guidance
    Regular follow-up checks
    and guidance for preventing recurrence.
  • Bareuljung offers
    personalized 1:1 treatment
    based on each patient’s onset time and condition.
    Starting systematic treatment from the early stage
    increases the likelihood of full functional recovery
    and minimizes aftereffects
    we stay with you from the first step to complete recovery.

Facial Paralysis Treatment
Before & After

  • It doesn’t recover on its own
    early treatment determines the outcome.

    Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial
    to prevent further nerve and muscle damage.
    Systematic, personalized care through
    Korean–Western integrative medicine.
    If symptoms appear, don’t wait
    early professional care leads to recovery.

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