Treatment for facial numbness can depend on the underlying cause. Different nerves control facial feeling and muscle movement. One-sided, or “unilateral,” facial numbness can occur when these ...

UAB has the first and only facial nerve program in the state of Alabama. Our Facial Nerve Clinic comprises a team of physicians who have expertise in the treatment of facial nerve injuries and other ...

An MRI or CT scan may be performed to rule out whether there are sources of pressure on the facial nerve, such as a tumor or skull fracture, that could be causing the paralysis. A treatment plan ...