Q: What is Bell’s palsy?
A: Sudden facial weakness/paralysis from seventh‑cranial‑nerve inflammation, usually on one side. Symptoms can appear quickly and without a clear cause.

Q: What symptoms should I watch for?
A: Trouble chewing or swallowing, loss of taste, dry eye or fewer tears, problems speaking, inability to fully close one eye, ear pain or ringing.

Q: Who is at higher risk?
A: Pregnancy, diabetes, and recent upper‑respiratory illness increase risk; it’s more common in adults than children and affects men and women equally.

Q: How does physical therapy help?
A: Guided facial exercises retrain nerve‑to‑muscle pathways, reduce abnormal “cross‑wiring,” and restore natural movement; we also use noninvasive laser therapy when appropriate.

Q: How soon should I start treatment?
A: As early as possible. Early, targeted therapy improves recovery speed and quality.

Q: How long until I notice improvement?
A: Many patients see progress within a few visits when following a home program; timelines vary by severity.

Q: Is treatment safe if I can’t take steroids?
A: Yes—our program is noninvasive and medication‑free; laser therapy is often used for patients who can’t take steroids (e.g., diabetes, hypertension).

Still have questions about Bell’s palsy treatment?
Call us today at (212) 213-3480 or book your appointment online to start your recovery.