In anticipation of movement...

[Kaybee]

Okay so I have none yet but I'm curious and so hopeful.  I have seen many posts on the forum about not stretching/pulling/etc when you have no signs of movement.  But once you do, are you supposed to start really flexing that muscle or do you still take it easy?  I obviously just want to be prepared if I see any signs of movement!   

[Nickittynic]

I have no idea what you're "supposed" to do, but I just got my first bit of movement, and I can't help but "flex" it.  All I have is a little in the corner of my mouth, and it involuntarily kind of moves and feels like I'm snarling. It's weird!

[Arasha]

Kaybee;

I see that you had your surgery more than a year ago.  If you don't have any movements on the AN side of your face, I would suggest you to consult a doctor if you haven't gone already.

Take care,
Gloria

[Kaybee]

Oh dear, how did that happen?  My surgery was in Oct 09, not 008...whatever year that is!  Profile changed. 

[Arasha]

Oh dear, how did that happen?  My surgery was in Oct 09, not 008... . 

That's much better Kaybee. I hope your movements come soon.  I started to massage my face right away after my surgery, soft massages with your fingers from the nose toward the cheek, 3 times a day (according to the doctor's suggestion), my face started to move 45 days after my surgery, thereafter I felt movements every day.

One month after the surgery I started to get facial massages with the therapist.

I am 2 years 3 months post surgery, my face is ALMOST back. I could say 90%, I don't have a very very full smile, but it is hardly noticeable something wrong on my face. The 10% that is missed on my face recovery caused some synkinesis but I am having botox treatments, which helps a lot.

I wish you a good recovery.

Take care,
Gloria