Facial Motion Disorders Clinic
The Facial Motion Disorders Clinic treats children with facial neuromuscular disorders and the absent, weakened or abnormal facial motion that result from the disorders. We evaluate abnormal facial motion and ophthalmologic concerns; related feeding, swallowing and speech problems; and the psychosocial challenges associated with this condition.
Some of the facial motion disorders we treat include:
- Facial palsy that occurs alone or as part of a syndrome such as Mobieus syndrome, hemifacial microsomia, CHARGE syndrome, Poland's syndrome, 22q11.2 deletion syndrome
- Facial palsy from trauma, tumor resection, stroke, Bell's palsy or other inflammatory conditions.
Learn about facial motion disorders, their causes and treatment options
Your child's evaluation
Your child's initial evaluation will include:
- Examination by our multidisciplinary team of plastic surgeons, ophthalmologists, oculoplastic surgeons, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, and psychologists
- Electrodiagnostic and imaging studies as needed, along with referral to other pediatric specialists such as otolaryngology, neurology, and genetics when indicated.
- Discussion of available treatment options, which may include:
- Physical and occupational therapy
- Botox injections
- A full spectrum of surgical procedures, including microsurgical free muscle transfer for facial reanimation
Our team
Our multidisciplinary team of experts work together to care for your child.
Plastic Surgery
Scott Bartlett, MD
Oksana Jackson, MD
Meg Maguire, CRNP
Ophthalmology and Oculoplastic Surgery
Occupational Therapy
Anne-Ashley Field, MOTR/L
Tami Konieczny, MS OTR/L, CBIST
Psychology
Canice Crerand, PhD
Leanne Magee, PhD
Speech Therapy
Cindy Solot, MS, CCC
Rehabilitation Medicine/ Electrodiagnostic studies
Chung Tae Kim, MD
Jung Sun Yoo, MD
Make an appointment
Our clinic meets once a month on the 1st floor of the Wood Center in the Division of Plastic Surgery. To make an appointment, please call us at 215-590-2214.
Contact Us
- 1-800-879-2467
- (1-800-TRY-CHOP)
- Contact Us Online
- Request an Appointment