T-3

[Brewers7]

Has anyone had the minimally invasive T-3 surgery recently?  If so, how effective was it? Would you do it again?  I had a nerve transfer surgery about a year ago with minimal results.  I am considering the T-3 at Johns Hopkins.

[nancyann]

Hi there! how ARE you??  Remember, I had it done 2007, NOT minimally invasive. I had/have total facial paralysis, facial nerve cut. Dr. Patrick Byrne, Johns Hopkins, did my T3 11/20/2007, & it made a HUGE difference in my appearance. So glad I went there.  When I bite down, I have a slight 'mona lisa' smile.  It also took away my horrible 'droop.'  Always good thoughts, Nancy

[leapyrtwins]

Kaybo had the T3 surgery also - not miminally invasive as Nancyann said.

Jan

[Brewers7]

Thanks.  I recall that Nancyann and Kaybo had it.  It is my understanding that the procedure is now minimally invasive.  A year ago Dr. Byrne did a nerve transfer (a branch of the 7th to a branch of the 5th/chewing nerve).  The procedure was outpatient and somewhat helpful.  I have a Skype conference with him in February.  I am going through a divorce so I am trying to get things done while I have good insurance.

[leapyrtwins]

That would be wonderful if it was now minimally invasive 

Jan