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Kathy's Story

Gracilis Free Flap Surgery for Facial Reanimation | Kathy’s Story

After losing all movement on the left side of her face, Kathy consulted with Johns Hopkins facial plastic surgeon Kofi Boahene, M.D., who used a multiple vector gracilis free flap surgical approach for facial reanimation to create a complete smile instead of a Mona Lisa one. Within months of her surgery, Kathy began to get her smile back.
 

The Johns Hopkins Center for Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Facial plastic surgery offer unique skills in facial reanimation following facial paralysis. Learn more about the Center for Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and treatment for facial paralysis.

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  • Kathy's Surgeon

    Meet Kathy's surgeon, Kofi Boahene, M.D., director of the Johns Hopkins Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

    Kofi Boahene, M.D.

  • Patient Education: Facial Paralysis

    Facial paralysis refers to the inability to move the facial muscles which can be on one of both sides of the face. Facial paralysis may also be seen as drooping around the eyes or the corners of the mouth. Learn more information about facial paralysis.

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