How long does it take to recover from severe facial paralysis

The recovery time for patients with severe facial paralysis takes about 2-3 months. During the acute phase of severe facial paralysis, patients are given hormones to reduce the edema of the facial nerve, and dexamethasone and prednisolone acetate injections can be used for sedation. If the patient has a viral infection, antiviral therapy with acyclovir should be used. Drugs to improve microcirculation, such as prostaglandin, should also be administered to help the patient recover. When the patient’s condition is stabilized at about 1 week after the onset of the disease, acupuncture can be used to help the patient recover. Even with active treatment, some patients with severe facial paralysis may still have sequelae of facial paralysis remaining. Its treatment is a comprehensive process, and patients should pay attention to keeping warm when going out during this period, and insist on taking oral nerve-nourishing drugs, such as methylcobalamin and vitamin B12.