About Face Injury
Key Highlights
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Restores both function (like chewing, vision, breathing) and cosmetic appearance.Minimizes visible scarring through precise surgical techniques.Helps prevent long-term complications like facial asymmetry or nerve damage.Improves psychological well-being and self-confidence post-trauma.Utilizes advanced methods like microsurgery for optimal tissue repair.
Who is this surgery for?
- Facial fractures (e.g., cheekbone, jaw, nose, eye socket).
- Deep lacerations or soft tissue avulsion (tearing) on the face.
- Injuries causing nerve or duct (e.g., tear duct) damage.
- Facial burns requiring skin grafting or reconstruction.
- Trauma resulting in significant facial deformity or loss of function.
- Animal bites or complex wounds with high infection risk.
How to prepare
- Complete medical history review and physical examination.
- Imaging studies like CT scans or X-rays to assess bone damage.
- Discussion of surgical plan, risks, and expected outcomes.
- Adjustment or temporary cessation of certain medications (e.g., blood thinners).
- Arranging for assistance during the initial recovery period.
- Fasting for a specified period if general anesthesia is planned.
Risks & possible complications
- Infection at the surgical site.
- Bleeding, hematoma (blood collection), or bruising.
- Adverse reaction to anesthesia.
- Numbness, tingling, or permanent nerve injury.
- Visible scarring, though efforts are made to minimize it.
- Asymmetry, contour irregularities, or need for revision surgery.
- Delayed wound healing, especially in smokers or diabetics.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial rest with head elevation to reduce swelling.
- Pain management with prescribed medications.
- Careful wound care and keeping the area clean and dry.
- A soft or liquid diet may be required for jaw injuries.
- Avoiding strenuous activities, heavy lifting, and contact sports.
- Attending all follow-up appointments for suture removal and progress checks.
- Protecting the face from sun exposure to prevent scar darkening.
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Typical hospital stay: 1-3 days
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Expected recovery time: 2-6 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering face injury in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in India with aesthetic and reconstructive surgery departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform face injury. MediFyr helps you compare aesthetic and reconstructive surgeons and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for face injury compare across other countries where we have data.
Aditya Verma, a 28-year-old software engineer,...
Aditya Verma, a 28-year-old software engineer, was in a motorcycle accident six months ago that left him with a deep, jagged scar running from his right temple to his jawline. The scar was thick, raised, and discolored, causing constant tightness and occasional itching. While physically healed, Aditya became increasingly withdrawn, avoiding video calls at work and social gatherings, feeling his injury defined him. His dermatologist referred him to a reconstructive surgeon, who recommended a combination of scar revision surgery (using precise excision and advanced closure techniques) followed by a series of laser treatments to improve texture and color. The surgery was performed under local anesthesia. The recovery involved meticulous wound care and sun protection. A year later, the scar is a thin, flat, pale line that blends significantly with his skin tone. The physical tightness is gone. Emotionally, Aditya has moved from feeling like a 'victim' of the accident to a survivor. He no longer feels the scar is the first thing people notice, which has restored his confidence and allowed him to re-engage fully with his life and career.
Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeons for Face Injury
Explore experienced aesthetic and reconstructive surgeons who regularly perform face injury and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 18 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai
- 10 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore
- 8 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore
- 19 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
- 19 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
- 15 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore
- 15 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore
- 31 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 12 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Patiala, Patiala
- 11 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Vijayawada, vijayawada
- 30 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, Chennai
- 19 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, Chennai
- 49 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, Chennai
- 22 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Hebbal, Bangalore
- 17 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneshwar
- 17 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Artemis Hospital Gurgaon, Gurgaon
- 16 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Artemis Hospital Gurgaon, Gurgaon
- 14 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Gurgaon, Gurgaon
- 14 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
- 20 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Ghaziabad, Ghaziabad