Prognosis of Bell's Palsy

About prognosis: The 'prognosis' of Bell's Palsy usually refers to the likely outcome of Bell's Palsy. The prognosis of Bell's Palsy may include the duration of Bell's Palsy, chances of complications of Bell's Palsy, probable outcomes, prospects for recovery, recovery period for Bell's Palsy, survival rates, death rates, and other outcome possibilities in the overall prognosis of Bell's Palsy. Naturally, such forecast issues are by their nature unpredictable.

Prognosis of Bell's Palsy: Good. Many improve within 2 weeks, 80% within 3 months.
Prognosis for Bell's Palsy: The prognosis for Bell's palsy is generally very good. With or without treatment, most patients begin to get significantly better within 2 weeks, and about 80 percent recover completely within 3 months. For some, however, the symptoms may last longer. In a few cases, the symptoms may never completely disappear. ¹
Complications: see complications of Bell's Palsy

Footnotes:
1. excerpt from NINDS Bell's Palsy Information Page: NINDS

Last revision: May 26, 2003

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