Sakra World Hospital launches Comprehensive Facial Palsy Care Centre

Bangalore, July 17, 2023: Sakra World Hospital today announced the launch of the "Comprehensive Facial Palsy Care Centre”, in the presence of  Yuichi Nagano, MD, Sakra World Hospital, and Chief Guest Prof. Dr. B.G. Tilak, the former director of the Sanjay Gandhi Institute of Trauma and Orthopaedics."

This Comprehensive Facial Palsy Care Centre will combine state-of-the-art technology with a group of highly qualified surgeons, including Dr. Rajendra Gujjalanavar, the highly regarded Senior Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon at Sakra World Hospital, and speech therapists, clinical psychologists, and physiotherapists. This facility guarantees customised methods made to meet specific needs.

The centre will offer a diverse range of aesthetic treatments for the face, breasts, and body. Additionally, it will provide specialized procedures like genital rejuvenation, hair transplantation, craniofacial corrections, lymphatic surgery, brachial plexus surgery, gender reassignment surgery, diabetic foot deformity correction, and hand surgery.

Yuichi Nagano, MD, Sakra World Hospital, said "We are delighted to extend our commitment to launch "Comprehensive Facial Palsy Care Centre" and go the extra mile for our patients. With a dedicated team of experts, state-of-the-art technology, and time-tested techniques, this centre will be devoted in delivering exceptional care. Our focus is on ensuring safe procedures and achieving natural, stunning results that surpass expectations. Our capacity to offer individualised and life-changing healthcare experiences is something we are really proud of."

Dr. Rajendra Gujjalanavar, Senior Consultant & HOD - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, said, "Here we'll implement a revolutionary technique known as Highly Selective Neurotization or Super Selective Neurotization to address facial palsy, which will utilize advanced super microsurgical principles to precisely reconnect the damaged facial muscles, allowing for targeted and precise innervation. By restoring the functionality of these affected muscles, our treatment will aim to facilitate the recovery of natural facial movement and expression. We also, offer free functioning muscle transfer for restoring natural smile and advanced surgical treatment for restoration of eye closure.”

Prof. Dr. B.G. Tilak, the former director of the Sanjay Gandhi Institute of Trauma and Orthopaedics, remarked, "The launch of the 'Comprehensive Facial Palsy Care Centre' at Sakra World Hospital reflects their unwavering commitment to delivering comprehensive and specialized care to patients. With the integration of cutting-edge technology and a highly proficient team of surgeons and allied healthcare professionals, this center will undoubtedly revolutionize the treatment outcomes and significantly improve the quality of life for individuals affected by facial palsy."