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An In-Depth Look At Facial Bone Fracture Treatment

Author: Debraj Shome
by Debraj Shome
Posted: Sep 13, 2018

Tragedies keep taking place, but then it is not about being scared of them and holding yourself back from taking risks. You should always keep trying new things and gather new experiences to fill the sack of your adventures. People generally hold back when the injuries affect the face as that is the aesthetical showcase of the body and even a scratch can take the soul out of somebody's body. Your face is not only muscles, but also there are bones under that glowing skin. What if a facial bone breaks? Facial structure is going to get disturbed and the things will turn off place. Here is a medical term for this damage.

  • Facial bone fracture

A facial fracture is a broken facial bone. A human face is made of many bones like mandible, maxillary bone, nasal bone, eye socket, orbital bone, frontal bone, and cheekbones. This is not all but there are many others which are hidden deep under the facial skin like those required for chewing, swallowing and other tasks.

The most common one is the nasal fracture. The nasal bone is out of the facial plane and that makes it more exposed to injuries. Fractures can also occur in other bones.

  • The extent of severity of a facial fracture

There are different types of facial fractures and not all of them demand the same level of seriousness. Some of them are relatively minor, whereas some can turn out to be a real threat to life. That is what makes it important to see a doctor to get a facial fracture treatment and follow proper instructions as preached by the doctor. A proper diagnosis and treatment can make the outcomes a little less life-threatening for the patient.

  • Diagnosis of a facial fracture

The first thing that the doctor will do is to inform if there are any signs of the fracture being life-threatening. If there is any kind of blockage in the normal nasal passages and other neural damage then it is a serious damage. The next thing is a physical test that will be performed by the doctor to see if there is any significant asymmetry in the facial structure because of the surgery. The thorough diagnosis demands a CT scan.

  • Treatment of the facial fracture

The facial fracture treatment depends on the extent of damage and the place of the damage. The aim of the treatment is to restore the former facial shape and functioning of the bone. The doctors prescribe some pain relievers or other oral steroids. In case of multiple facial fractures, a reconstructive surgery is performed.

In the end, just take care so that you do not have to bear this pain.

About the Author

The Esthetic Clinic is a world class center for plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery and skin, hair care. Currently it is located in Mumbai, India. It is founded and headed by the internationally renowned and trained Facial Plastic Surgeon,

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