What is a facial contusion?
A person with a facial contusion has bruised the soft tissues of the face. A contusion is a collection of blood beneath the skin, caused by an injury to the blood vessels. A black eye is a common type of facial contusion that occurs around the eye.

What are the symptoms of a facial contusion?
Symptoms of facial contusions include facial pain, facial swelling, facial bruising, and facial tenderness.

How does the doctor treat a facial contusion?
Treatment for facial contusions includes cold compresses, soft diet, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications for pain.