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Jessica du Plessis of Pretoria was born with Moebius Syndrome - a rare medical condition causing facial nerve paralysis. THE JOURNEY TO A SMILE While surgery for Moebius syndrome can be performed at any age, doctors typically recommend the procedure around age five or six. At this age, children have the emotional maturity to participate in their recovery and the physical resilience to heal optimally. They're also becoming more socially aware, making it a psychologically significant time for intervention. The recovery process is a journey that can take up to 18 months. First, the transplanted nerve must heal and establish new connections - a process called reinnervation. Then, patients work with specialised therapists to learn how to activate their new facial muscles, like learning a new skill. Smile Foundation not only supports patients in their post-operative care and therapy but also provides full coverage of surgical costs, advanced medical equipment procurement, specialised team training, family accommodation during treatment, long- term psychological support, educational support for affected children and community awareness programmes. Jessica's story is just one of many. Thanks to the Smile Foundation, countless children have undergone facial reanimation surgery, giving them the ability to smile to step into a world where they can fully express their emotions, connect with others, and experience life in a way they never thought possible. = The Dis-Chem Foundation provides care packs to all children when they go to hospital for operations during Smile Week. Yod Dis-Chem , Foundation Caring for the Community
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