Overview
- Palin met Monday with a plastic surgeon in Austin who specializes in facial paralysis and later told followers the appointment went well.
- She said her left eye closes when she smiles or is expressive and asked for prayers that the doctor can help.
- Potential next steps she mentioned include Botox to improve symmetry or surgical options focused on her eye.
- The paralysis began in January 2025 after sudden onset on the left side; doctors conducted a CT scan and tests, prescribed steroids and other medications, and suggested likely Bell’s palsy possibly linked to stress or lack of sleep.
- She has also seen a specialist in Alaska for nerve blocks and plans to share further updates about treatment decisions.