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Facial Trauma Plastic Surgery

Facial trauma can range from broken bones to lacerations to severe burns and anything in between. Accidents and injuries are usually thought to occur on personal time, but that overlooks another serious occurrence of facial trauma: workplace injuries. Working at heights, with complex machinery, or with chemicals can increase your risk of facial trauma from an accident. If you are injured in a workplace incident, it is important to seek immediate medical attention. Once the emergency situation is addressed, consulting a highly skilled plastic surgeon, like Dr. Azouz, can significantly reduce your chances of disfigurement and functional complications with facial trauma plastic surgery.

cut on face near eye with stitches

Face Injuries

Facial trauma refers to a variety of injuries, including:

Fractures: commonly occur in the nose, jawbone, and cheeks.
Soft tissue injuries: include cuts, abrasions, and burns to the eyelid, forehead, lips, cheeks, and surrounding areas.
Dental trauma: refers to broken or misplaced teeth that affect the jaw structure.

Household accidents such as falls, kitchen mishaps, and accidental collisions are common causes of facial injuries. For example:

Slipping on wet floors
Hot liquids and grease can cause burns
Cuts from sharp things, such as knives or shattered glass

Face Injury at Work

These injuries may be eligible for workers’ compensation, which covers costs for medical and surgical treatment. Work-related incidents frequently involve:

Machinery can cause blunt force trauma
Construction site accidents
Crushing or Impact Injuries
Face cuts
Chemical or thermal burns

Surgery for Face Trauma

The skull. The individual bones and their salient features in different colors.

Maxillofacial Surgery: This entails repairing fractures in the jawbone and cheeks in order to restore appropriate alignment and function. Plates, screws, and bone transplants may be used to support bones and aid healing.

Scar Revision: Scar revision is used to minimize the appearance of scars produced by cuts, burns, or other soft tissue injuries. Depending on the size and depth of the scar, treatments may include excision, laser therapy, or dermabrasion.

Soft Tissue Repair: This surgery involves repairing damaged regions of the lips, cheeks, or surrounding soft tissues. Techniques include meticulously suturing cuts to reduce scarring while restoring the face’s natural characteristics.

3d rendered medically accurate illustration of a broken jaw

Dental Reconstruction: Treating injuries to the teeth and jaw alignment frequently necessitates collaboration between plastic surgeons and dental specialists. Dental implants, bridges, and jaw realignment may be used to restore function as well as aesthetics.

Fat Grafting or Tissue Transfer: In cases of considerable soft tissue loss, fat grafting or tissue transfer procedures may be used to replenish lost volume and restore symmetry to the affected areas.

Results

Most patients notice considerable improvements in function and appearance. Dr. Azouz uses modern procedures to achieve natural-looking outcomes by restoring facial harmony and symmetry.

Anesthesia

Procedures are done with local anesthesia and sedation for the majority of patients. In some cases, Dr. Azouz may use general anesthesia, depending on the intricacy and patient preferences. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Azouz works closely with his anesthesia providers to ensure patient comfort during the procedure.

Cost and Insurance

The cost of facial trauma surgery is determined by the treatment used and the extent of the injuries. Financial considerations include:

Workers’ compensation provides medical treatment for occupational injuries, including surgery.
Insurance offers coverage for medically necessary procedures caused by household accidents. Dr. David Azouz is in-network with Cigna.
Flexible Payment Plans: Options for uninsured or partially covered charges.

Dr. Azouz’s office helps patients navigate insurance claims and provides advice on workers’ compensation circumstances.

Who pay for workplace facial injuries?

As a plastic surgeon, Dr. Azouz cannot comment on the inner legal workings of workers’ compensation. It is best to have legal representation following a significant injury requiring facial trauma plastic surgery. However, workers’ compensation has paid for surgeries that restore function necessary for the quality of daily life. Purely cosmetic procedures are excluded from this, but as a plastic surgeon, Dr. Azouz knows that restoring function often results in positive aesthetic changes. Repairing structure and function are always completed with the same level of skill and care as would be used for a non-workplace injury. The ultimate goal is the repair of structural damage with a natural and restored appearance.

Schedule a Consultation with Dr. Azouz

Deformities and disfigurements caused by workplace accidents and injuries impact more than your appearance. They can change your ability to move certain parts of your face, altering how you can express yourself. The inability to blink can create serious eye problems, and breathing difficulties can result in sinus infections, sleep apnea, and a host of other problems. Burns can create deep scar tissue, requiring complex surgery and skin grafts.

Dr. Azouz is a highly skilled, fellowship-trained, and board-certified plastic surgeon with decades of experience. He understands the fear, frustration, and other emotional impact that exist alongside the physical injury itself. His compassionate approach and dedication to superior results lead patients from many countries to his practice, and he welcomes you to contact his office today for a facial trauma plastic surgery consultation.