Association between Kabat Therapy and Soft Surgery of the Eye for a Rapid Resolution of Facial Palsy

Aim of the Study: To demonstrate the importance of Kabat therapy and soft surgery for a rapid and good resolution of facial palsy.

Material and Methods: We treated 10 patients within 1 week of the onset of facial palsy (grade IV to VI on the House-Brackman scale). We used Kabat physiotherapy treatment three times a week for 3 months and then effected an inferior eyelid lifting alone for 7 patients and also for 3 additional patients along with titanium weight in the superior eyelid.

Results: After 8 months the facial symmetry was good, whether static or dynamic, in all patients.