Tiffany Chen, Robert De Niro's Partner, Opens Up About Postpartum Facial Paralysis

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Tiffany Chen, Robert De Niro's Partner, Opens Up About Postpartum Facial Paralysis
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Tiffany Chen, partner of actor Robert De Niro, revealed her postpartum diagnosis of Bell's palsy, a temporary condition that affects the facial muscles. Chen experienced a collapse and deterioration in her face, losing all facial function. Bell's palsy is believed to be triggered by inflammation and swelling of the facial nerve and affects about 40,000 people in the U.S. each year. Chen's interview discussing the impact of tabloid headlines on her facial expressions and De Niro's support will air on "CBS Mornings."

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