Facial Nerve

Overview

Our Facial Nerve Specialists work uniquely with functions that allow for human connection. The ability to speak, hear, eat, smile, and express emotion are essential aspects of what allows people to connect with one another. Additionally, our faces are how we interface with the world and a defining feature of our individuality. Our Facial Nerve Specialists feel privileged to help patients regain or improve these aspects of their lives and it is for this reason they are here to partner with you.

Treatment options provided by our specialists

Surgical Procedures

Nerve Transfers:
- Masseter Transfer
- Cross Facial Nerve Grafts
- Hypoglossal Nerve Transfer
- Deep Temporal Nerve Transfer
Gracilis Free Muscle Transfer
Temporalis Tendon Transfer
Static Slings
Selective Nerve or Muscle Resection (Selective Neurectomy and Myectomy)
Eyelid Weights
Eyelid Tightening
Nasal Valve Correction, Septorhinoplasty
Refinement Procedures: Brow lift, face lift, blepharoplasty, fat grafting

Non-Surgical Procedures

Botulinum Toxin
Hyaluronic acid filler

Facial Neuromuscular Retraining/Facial Nerve Therapy

At the University of Washington's Facial Nerve Program, we firmly believe in multi-disciplinary care for facial nerve rehabilitation. Facial therapy is an integral part of facial reanimation, and our lead therapist is Emily Wilson, MS, CCC-SLP. Ms Wilson has had specific interest and training in the treatment of facial palsy. She is a lecturer in UW’s Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences. She is also a program director for the UW Otolaryngology Speech-Language Pathology Fellowship.

Providers

Amit Bhrany, MD

CLINICAL ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR AND DIRECTOR OF FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY FELLOWSHIP

G. Nina Lu, MD

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AND DIRECTOR OF FACIAL NERVE CENTER

Clinics and Research Center

Harborview Medical Center

At the Otolaryngology General Clinic at Harborview our multidisciplinary team is available to assess and treat all patients with any pathology/complaints related to Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery.

Otolaryngology-HNS at UW Medical Center - Montlake

Our highly trained surgeons, providers, nurses and support staff treat patients with disorders such as chronic sinusitis, dizziness, cancer and the loss of ability to hear, speak and/or swallow.