Facial nerve grafting or repair restores continuity to a damaged or transected facial nerve—often injured during tumor resection or trauma—to recover voluntary movement and facial symmetry. Techniques include:
Dr. Singhavi employs intraoperative nerve monitoring to locate healthy proximal and distal nerve segments. The approach is tailored by:
Post-surgery, patients begin facial physiotherapy and neuromuscular retraining, sometimes aided by electrical stimulation.