Photobiomodulation as adjuvant therapy for Bell's Palsy: a case series

• Autores: Leme Silva, Fernanda, Rodrigues Manzano, Brena, Cury Carneiro, Mailon, Lemes Moura, Ludimila, Ferreira Santos, Dayanne Simões, Fischer Rubira, Cássia Maria, da Silva Santos, Paulo Sérgio
• Formato: artículo
• Fecha de Publicación: 2024
• Institución: Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
• Repositorio: Revistas - Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
• Lenguaje: inglés
• OAI Identifier: oai:revistas.upch.edu.pe:article/5837
• Enlace del recurso: https://revistas.upch.edu.pe/index.php/REH/article/view/5837
• Nivel de acceso: acceso abierto
• Materia: terapia por drogas adjuvante; parálisis de Bell; terapia por luz de baja intensidad

This study evaluated the efficacy of low-level light therapy (LLLT) in the treatment of three patients with Bell's palsy (BP) and reviewed relevant literature. The first case involved a 52-year-old woman with grade V BP, who, after receiving pharmacological treatment and undergoing seven sessions of LLLT (780 nm; 70 mW; E = 9 J), improved to grade II within 21 days. The second case was a 37-year-old man who, having previously shown no response to treatment, received 24 sessions of LLLT and progressed from grade V to grade II over the course of 4 months. The third case involved a 40-year-old man who, following medication and eight sessions of LLLT, improved from grade V to grade I in 1.5 months. Overall, LLLT was found to significantly enhance facial function, aesthetics, and overall well-being in these patients within a relatively short period.