Facial Droop
Facial droop is weakness in the facial muscles caused by loss of nerve function. This can produce a distorted appearance because the facial muscles sag, usually on only one side of the face.
| By | Healthwise Staff |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Jennifer Hone, MD, MD - Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism |
| Last Revised | September 1, 2011 |
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