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Facial Injury Definition
Common names:
  • Face Injury
  • Facial Injury
  • Facial Pain after Injury
  • Injured Face
  • Injury of the Face
  • Pain in the Face after Injury
  • Painful Face after Injury
What is a facial injury?
A person with a facial injury has damage to the structures of the face, caused by an injury. Facial injuries may include damage to the bones (facial fracture) or soft tissues of the face (facial contusion), as well as the eyes and teeth. Images

What are the symptoms of a facial injury?
Symptoms of a facial injury include facial pain, facial swelling, facial bruising, and facial tenderness. Other symptoms include nose deformity, double vision, and inability to move the eyes normally. Images

How does the doctor treat a facial injury?
Treatment depends on the type of facial injury. Treatment may include cold compresses, soft diet, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications for pain. Surgery may be necessary for some severe facial fractures.

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Last Updated: Apr 14, 2009  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MDJohn H. Beckett, MDD. Scott Gettings, MD
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