How it works
You decide whether to start a program only after the consultation.
Step 1
Video consultation
(about 40 minutes)Dr. Pashov looks at your face and history, explains what is happening and what you can realistically expect.
Online consultationOR
Consultation in the clinic
(about 1 hour 30 minutes)The same what we do in video consultation, plus we measure how far your nerve has recovered and how strong your synkinesis is.
Consultation in the clinicStep 2
Your rehabilitation program
In the clinic, online or a mix of both, usually over 6 to 12 months.
Treatment programsOnline & In the clinic
NPR Treatment Programs
Comprehensive Neuro-Proprioceptive Rehabilitation (NPR) aimed at reducing visible effects of long-term facial palsy. These programs are suitable after 8 months or many years, since the onset.
These facial palsy rehabilitation programs are most suitable for:
– Bell’s palsy
– Ramsay Hunt Syndrome
– Synkinesis
– Congenital facial palsy
– other cases of peripheral facial palsy
Online only
Video Consultation
An online video consultation with our specialist, Dr. Pashov, about your condition. Applicable for all stages of facial palsy.
During the consultation, Dr. Pashov will analyse your condition and your facial palsy case in detail, answer your questions, give basic recommendations and discuss your prognosis for further recovery with and without professional help.
In the clinic
Diagnostic Session in the clinic
During the diagnostic session in the clinic, in addition to everything we do during a video consultation, we perform full diagnostics of your facial condition, measure the level of recovery of your facial nerve and the intensity of synkinesis and other symptoms.
Which conditions we treat
| Condition | Read more |
|---|---|
| Synkinesis | Synkinesis treatment |
| Ramsay Hunt syndrome | Ramsay Hunt syndrome treatment |
| Long-term Bell’s palsy (tightness, pain, asymmetry, tear problems) | Treatment programs and Is Bell’s palsy permanent? |
| Congenital facial palsy and facial palsy after surgery or trauma | Ask in a video consultation |
Who our programs are for
Our programs are for the late stage of recovery, from about 8 months after the onset, with no upper limit. Many of our patients have lived with facial palsy for 10, 20 or 30 years.
If your Bell's palsy started recently, read Acute Bell's palsy: what to do first. A video consultation can still help you understand your recovery.
How we work
Neuro-Proprioceptive Rehabilitation
a gentle and permanent method developed in our clinic.
About the method
No-invasive
No Botox, fillers, surgery or electrical stimulation.
Measured progress
In the clinic, we measure your nerve and synkinesis before and during the program.
How we measure
The team
Elena Pashova, Dr. Alex Pashov and Jana Fialova.
Our specialists
Not ready yet?
Bell's Palsy Knowledge Base
You can also ask one or two short questions in a free email consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I start treatment at Crystal Touch?
With a video consultation of about 40 minutes with Dr. Alex Pashov. He assesses your face and explains what can improve. You decide afterwards whether to start a program.
Can I do the treatment online?
Yes. The online program teaches you the techniques in video sessions, and you practise daily at home. A hybrid program combines one or two clinic visits with online sessions.
How long does the treatment take?
Usually 5 to 12 months, with sessions every 4 to 5 weeks and daily practice at home. Patients from abroad can space clinic visits 10 to 12 weeks apart.
Is it too late if I had Bell's palsy many years ago?
No. Our programs are for the late stage of recovery, from about 8 months after the onset, without an upper limit. Many patients come 10 or more years later.
Do you use Botox or surgery?
No. We use the Neuro-Proprioceptive Rehabilitation method only, without Botox, fillers, surgery or electrical stimulation.
