Bell's Palsy Recovery Time

For many people, the complete Bell's palsy recovery time ranges from three to six months; however, Bell's palsy recovery time depends on the extent of nerve damage involved. Generally, improvement is gradual, but Bell's palsy recovery may vary from person to person. The prognosis for individuals with Bell's palsy is generally very good, but in a few cases Bell's palsy recovery is not complete -- in those cases, symptoms may never completely disappear.

 

Bell's Palsy Recovery: An Overview

The prognosis for individuals with Bell's palsy is generally very good. The extent of nerve damage determines the extent of Bell's palsy recovery time. Generally, improvement is gradual but Bell's palsy recovery times vary.
 

Bell's Palsy Recovery Time

With or without Bell's palsy treatment, most individuals begin to get better within 2 weeks after the initial onset of symptoms of Bell's palsy. The complete Bell's palsy recovery time for most people ranges from 3 to 6 months. For some people, however, recovery time may be longer.
 
In a few cases, the Bell's palsy symptoms may never completely disappear. In rare cases, a person can have a recurrence of Bell's palsy, either on the same or the opposite side of the face.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD