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Shiayin F. Yang, MD, Associate Professor of Otolaryngology at Vanderbilt University, shares insights from her recent research examining the mental health challenges faced by patients with facial synkinesis. Dr. Yang's presentation highlights the prevalence of depression and anxiety in this population, the correlation between physician and patient-reported outcomes, and how these psychological factors can influence treatment results. The session also addresses barriers to care and the importance of recognizing facial synkinesis as more than a cosmetic concern.
This informational and actionable webinar is hosted by Amit Kochhar, MD. Facial Nerve Disorders Program Director and Otolaryngologist at Pacific Neuroscience Institute, Dr. Amit Kochhar, has more than a decade of experience managing patients with facial paralysis. With a unique skill set in both reconstructive and aesthetic surgery of the face, he provides advanced treatments and care to all his patients.
To learn more about the Facial Nerve Disorders Program, visit:
pacificneuroscienceinstitute.org/eye-ent/facial-nerve-disorders
pacificneuroscienceinstitute.org/eye-ent/people/amit-kochhar
Shiayin F. Yang, MD, Associate Professor of Otolaryngology at Vanderbilt University, shares insights from her recent research examining the mental health challenges faced by patients with facial synkinesis. Dr. Yang's presentation highlights the prevalence of depression and anxiety in this population, the correlation between physician and patient-reported outcomes, and how these psychological factors can influence treatment results. The session also addresses barriers to care and the importance of recognizing facial synkinesis as more than a cosmetic concern.
This informational and actionable webinar is hosted by Amit Kochhar, MD. Facial Nerve Disorders Program Director and Otolaryngologist at Pacific Neuroscience Institute, Dr. Amit Kochhar, has more than a decade of experience managing patients with facial paralysis. With a unique skill set in both reconstructive and aesthetic surgery of the face, he provides advanced treatments and care to all his patients.
To learn more about the Facial Nerve Disorders Program, visit:
pacificneuroscienceinstitute.org/eye-ent/facial-nerve-disorders
pacificneuroscienceinstitute.org/eye-ent/people/amit-kochhar
