Weakness or paralysis of the upper and lower facial muscles of the affected side Drooping of ipsilateral eyelids Inability to close the eye completely Dry eye due to inability to close eyes completely Excessive tearing of the eye (epiphora) Drooping of the corner of the mouth Ipsilateral impaired/loss of taste sensation Difficulty with eating due to ipsilateral muscle weakness causing food to be trapped on the affected side of the mouth Dribbling of saliva Altered sensation on the affected side of the face Pain in or behind the ear Increased sensitivity to sound (hyperacusis) on affected side if stapedius muscle is involved