Treatment of Seventh Nerve Paralysis – Dr. Tarek Amer’s Expert Approach to Facial Nerve Recovery
The seventh cranial nerve, or facial nerve, controls the muscles responsible for facial expression, eyelid movement, and essential facial functions. When this nerve is damaged—due to trauma, Bell’s palsy, tumors, or surgery—it leads to seventh nerve paralysis, a debilitating condition that significantly affects a patient’s appearance, function, and confidence.
One of the Middle East’s most recognized names in treating this condition is Dr. Tarek Amer, Professor of Plastic Surgery and Microsurgery at Kasr El Aini Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University. With over 20 years of experience and international training, Dr. Amer has become a regional pioneer in facial nerve repair and microsurgical reconstruction.
Causes and Symptoms of Seventh Nerve Paralysis
Seventh nerve paralysis may be:
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Congenital (from birth)
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Acquired through:
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Bell’s palsy (idiopathic facial paralysis)
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Trauma or facial injury
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Tumor removal or skull base surgery
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Infections or inflammation
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Symptoms include:
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Facial drooping on one or both sides
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Inability to smile, blink, or close the eye
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Difficulty eating, speaking, or expressing emotion
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Dry eyes, drooling, and muscle weakness
Dr. Tarek Amer’s Treatment Methods
Dr. Amer’s comprehensive treatment approach combines the latest in microsurgical technology, patient-specific planning, and facial reanimation techniques. His methods include:
1. Microsurgical Nerve Repair
Repairing or reconstructing the facial nerve using precision tools and grafts from other nerves in the body.
2. Cross-Facial Nerve Grafting
Transferring a healthy nerve from the opposite side of the face to reestablish nerve signals.
3. Muscle Transfers
Using dynamic muscle transfers like the gracilis muscle flap to restore smile and movement.
4. Static Procedures
Tendon slings or fascia grafts to support facial symmetry in non-functional areas.
5. Botulinum Toxin (Botox)
To improve facial symmetry by weakening hyperactive muscles or balancing muscle activity.
6. Rehabilitation & Physiotherapy
Postoperative therapy to improve control, expression, and nerve response through guided exercises.
Internationally Trained and Recognized
After completing his medical degrees in Cairo, Dr. Tarek Amer expanded his expertise abroad. He became a:
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Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (Ireland)
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Fellow at Queen Mary Hospital
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Fellow in Microsurgery at Chung Gang University, Taiwan
His research and surgical innovations have been featured in international journals, and he regularly lectures at global conferences, making him a key figure in advancing seventh nerve paralysis treatment across the region.
Hope for a Natural Smile Again
Dr. Tarek Amer’s mission is simple: to restore facial function, improve quality of life, and give patients back their natural expressions. With compassionate care and cutting-edge surgical options, he helps individuals face the world again—with confidence and dignity.
If you or a loved one suffers from facial paralysis, consulting with a specialist like Dr. Amer could be the first step toward recovery.