Facial Fracture Surgery

Facial fractures are broken bones in your face, which can include your jaw, nose and eye sockets. Common causes include motor vehicle accidents, falls, physical assault and gunshot wounds. Treatment typically involves surgical reconstruction.

Types of Facial Fractures

The most common facial fractures include:

• Nasal fractures (broken nose).
• Forehead fractures (broken frontal bone).
• Orbital fractures (eye sockets).
• Zygomatic fractures (cheekbones).
• Tripod facial fracture (involving your eye socket, cheekbone and upper jaw).
• Maxillary or mandibular fracture (broken jaw).
• Mid-face fractures (Le Fort fractures).

Symptoms of Facial Fractures

General symptoms may include

• Bruising.
• Swelling.
• Pain or tenderness.
• Facial numbness.
• Disfigurement.

What causes facial bone fractures?

The most common cause of facial fractures is physical assault, followed by vehicular accidents and falls. Other causes include:

• Sports-related injuries.
• Workplace accidents.
• Domestic violence.

Benifits of facial bone fractures

• Restoration of Facial Symmetry
• Improved Facial Functionality
• Prevention of Long-Term Complications
• Enhanced Healing Process
• Minimization of Aesthetic Deformities
• Long-Term Stability

Facial fracture surgery offers numerous benefits to patients, including improved facial aesthetics, restored functionality, prevention of complications, enhanced healing, and long-term stability. It plays a crucial role in helping patients recover fully from facial injuries and regain confidence in their appearance and abilities.