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Post-Treatment => Facial Issues => Topic started by: Brewers7 on January 21, 2014, 10:29:40 am

Title: T-3
Post by: Brewers7 on January 21, 2014, 10:29:40 am

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.

Title: Re: T-3
Post by: nancyann on January 25, 2014, 04:16:09 pm

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

Title: Re: T-3
Post by: leapyrtwins on January 26, 2014, 05:58:52 pm

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

Jan

Title: Re: T-3
Post by: Brewers7 on January 27, 2014, 10:49:36 am

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.

Title: Re: T-3
Post by: leapyrtwins on January 27, 2014, 06:55:32 pm

That would be wonderful if it was now minimally invasive  ;D

Jan