Synkinesis from Bell's Palsy 2 1/2 Yrs Ago

October 27, 2015 I was diagnosed with Bell's Palsy, a life changing event. The right side of my face was paralyzed for 4 months. Unaware not to touch my face as the nerve starts to regrow and attach to facial muscles. I did not blink or have tears for 7 months and my taste buds were affected. Stress caused my Bell's Palsy.
I saw two neurologists who explained there was nothing that could be done. Any recovery would have to happen within 12 months. Therapists would not see me for 6-12 months from onset. After I started seeing movement returning, I started acupuncture for 12 months, which helped but already had the sinkinesis. The muscles felt tight so my primary doctor suggested physical rehab and referred me to a rehab facility for stroke patients. I did 16 sessions and was taught how strengthen muscles due to muscle atrophy and the synkinesis.
It is now 2 years later and a nerve test shows nerve function has returned but my issue is the synkinesis.
Neurologists figure the optical nerve connected to corner of nose and mouth. I have to hold my cheek in order to pronounce letters such as m, p, b. The lip need to seal so just hold cheek while I speak with anyone. Also have to hold my cheek to chew food on the right side and avoid drooling. Stretching exercises sometimes helps keep the cheek loose but always tightens again. Breathing through my right nostril make it hard to sleep. A breathe right helps keep it open so I can get a restful sleep. My right eye also closes when I eat. Tears also pool in the eye so hard to focus then run down my cheek.
I had come to accept this as "my life" until I met Dr. King, who referred me to Dr. Catherine Weng. See below!!!