Moebius syndrome is a rare condition that affects several cranial nerves, impairing the muscles that control facial ...

People with Moebius syndrome lack all facial expressions such as smiling, frowning, or raising eyebrows in surprise. Dawson's Smile: Facial Reanimation Surgery for a Child With Mobius Syndrome ...

“This is the card he was dealt. We're going to play our ace high,” said Templer of her plan to fund Maddox’s surgery. “[For Moebius syndrome kids], we smile with our hearts. He’s a norma ...

Paolicchi confirmed that corrective surgery is sometimes performed on babies and children with Moebius syndrome. "This is a complicated and specialized procedure." "The procedure, called the ...

More information: Jordan Kai Simmons et al, A New Technique in Facial Reanimation Surgery for Moebius Syndrome, Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine (2024). DOI: 10.1089/fpsam.2023.0279 ...

A six-year-old boy has finally smiled for the first time after life-changing surgery to fix a rare condition that causes paralysis of the facial nerves. Maddox Perales, from Marietta, Georgia, was ...

While she was awaiting surgery for the placement of a nasogastric ... eventually confirming Moebius syndrome. “I think we were just really happy that we had an answer,” said Jim Garvey ...

Moebius syndrome is a congenital disorder stemming ... In 2018, Vera initiated a GoFundMe campaign to assist with Paula's surgery expenses. The total cost of the procedure was around $50,000 ...

The world watched as young Chelsey checked into Kaiser Woodland Hills for surgery that would change ... Ella was born with a rare condition called Moebius syndrome. That Chelsey and Ella could ...

Sharing personal stories of individuals with Moebius Syndrome and their families can help us to better understand the challenges they face and how advocacy, education, and support can make a ...