The Center for Facial and Functional Recovery

05/01/2026

A patient testimonial on Synkineedling™ for facial recovery. What is Synkineedling™?

If you are experiencing the challenges of facial palsy and synkinesis, you may have tightness and thickening of your facial tissue. Synkineedling™ is an innovative dry needling technique crafted to tackle facial adhesions and restore muscle movement.

If you or anyone you know has been diagnosed with facial palsy, visit https://facialrecovery.com/ for resources and support.

04/29/2026

Regardless of the cause of your facial palsy, it’s important to recognize the emotional and physical challenges you’ve overcome.☀️

If you or anyone you know has been diagnosed with facial palsy, visit https://facialrecovery.com/ for resources and support.

04/27/2026

Try this taping technique at home if you have a little bit of trouble closing your eyes.

If you or anyone you know has been diagnosed with facial palsy, visit https://facialrecovery.com/ for resources and support.

04/24/2026

We love reading your feedback and thoughtful testimonials💛

If you or anyone you know has been diagnosed with facial palsy, visit https://facialrecovery.com/  for resources and support.

04/21/2026

Try this technique with Kinesio tape for facial recovery!

If you or anyone you know has been diagnosed with facial palsy, visit https://facialrecovery.com/ for resources and support.

12/02/2025

Giving Tuesday draws attention to organizations working year-round to expand access to reliable knowledge and compassionate care. The Foundation for Facial Recovery invests in tools that make a difference — from clinical education and professional collaboration to patient-facing resources like Fix My Face, which offers trusted information for individuals navigating facial palsy, TMJ disorders, and other facial nerve conditions.

Its work strengthens recovery pathways and helps patients feel less alone in the process. If this mission resonates with you, we’d be honored to have your support today. facialrecovery.com/the-foundation

11/17/2025

We’re honored to support patients on their path to facial and functional recovery. Thank you to everyone who shares their experience with our team — your feedback helps others feel informed, empowered, and supported in their care.

10/27/2025

October is Bell’s Palsy Awareness Month.

Over 40,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed each year—each with their own story, journey, and hope for recovery.

Awareness and early support can change outcomes. Together, we bring strength, education, and community to those on the path to healing. 💙

09/10/2025

We are so excited to be presenting again at the International Facial Nerve Symposium in Madrid!

The symposium is dedicated to facial nerve disorders, including facial paralysis and other related conditions affecting the muscles of the face.

Looking forward to spreading awareness and making new contacts!

08/26/2025

08/13/2025

At CFFR we see patients from all over the world via our telehealth program. This is a great option for people who do not have providers in their immediate area with a strong understanding of facial paralysis.

For patients who want to travel to the clinic from out of the area we do a telehealth session first to make sure we have the best plan, and that this would be the right option for them.

We do not participate with insurance. For people with synkinesis, the severity of the case impacts how many times Synkineedling would be necessary.

To set up a telehealth consultation, please email info@facialrecovery.com.

07/23/2025

Here are some suggestions to help ease any appearance-related insecurities associated with facial paralysis.

1. Wear glasses 👓- order a pair of clear lenses if you don’t usually wear glasses.
2. Change the part in your hair. 🙎‍♀️
3. Change the color of your hair.👩🏻‍🦰
4. Suggest work calls be made more fun by wearing crazy hats.👒
5. Use makeup to even out the height of your eyebrows or lips. 💄
6. Wear colorful jewelry.💍
7. Wear a bright scarf.🧣
8. When looking at the screen have your head slightly turned to the right or the left. (Play with this one by taking a picture of yourself and see if one side looks better than the other).
9. Facial hair for men is a good distraction. 👨🏻
10. Perform massage and stretching techniques before you start a call.
11. Use moist heat before you start talking at length.
12. Try to give yourself a break time wise between calls to rest your face. 🫶
13. Practice relaxation breathing! 💨