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Reconstructive Surgery -> Facial Trauma Reconstructive Surgery -> Facial Trauma FAQFrequently Asked Questions ?Who gets facial reconstruction following trauma?Facial trauma occurs across all ages and all walks of life. Severe cuts, broken facial bones and other injuries are all subject to repair and reconstruction. The best way to prevent post-traumatic facial deformities is to obtain the appropriate treatment at the time of the injury. Are you a candidate? If you’ve experienced facial trauma, or have lasting deformity following trauma, you may be a candidate for treatment. What procedures are performed? A few of the procedures performed include repair of complex cut and injuries of the face and deeper tissues, including the eyelids, brows, nose, ears, lips, mouth and cheeks. Broken bone repairs include fractures of the upper and lower jaws, nose, eye sockets, cheekbones and forehead bones. Procedures are designed to maximize functional and cosmetic outcomes. How are the outcomes of reconstruction following trauma? At first glance, facial trauma can appear complex and difficult to treat. The actual treatment involves a conglomeration of many smaller procedures that are commonplace in maxillofacial injuries. Adhering to a treatment protocol and treating each fracture as a unit enables the surgeon to obtain reproducibly good results. Please refer to risks section to learn about what types of poor outcomes could result. Does insurance cover it? Facial trauma surgery and reconstruction is typically covered by insurance. Disclaimer: |