Facial Fractures Treatment in India
About Facial Fractures
Key Highlights
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Dual focus on restoring both facial function and aesthetic appearance.Minimally invasive techniques, such as endoscopic approaches, can minimize visible scarring.Precise realignment of bones to restore normal facial symmetry and contour.Can significantly improve breathing, chewing, vision, and speech function.Helps prevent long-term complications like malunion, chronic pain, or facial deformity.
Who is this surgery for?
- Traumatic injuries from accidents, falls, sports impacts, or physical assaults.
- Fractures causing facial asymmetry, deformity, or functional impairment.
- Open fractures (where bone pierces the skin) requiring surgical cleaning and stabilization.
- Fractures that are displaced, unstable, or involve multiple facial bones.
- Injuries affecting critical functions like vision (orbital fractures), breathing (nasal fractures), or chewing (jaw fractures).
How to prepare
- Comprehensive evaluation with CT scans and X-rays to map the fracture in detail.
- Medical history review and physical examination to assess overall health.
- Pre-operative consultations with the surgeon to discuss goals, techniques, and expected outcomes.
- Discontinuation of certain medications (e.g., blood thinners) as advised by the surgeon.
- Arranging for assistance at home and time off work for the initial recovery period.
Risks & possible complications
- Infection at the surgical site or around implanted hardware (plates/screws).
- Bleeding, hematoma (blood collection), or excessive swelling.
- Nerve injury potentially leading to temporary or permanent numbness or weakness.
- Adverse reaction to anesthesia.
- Unsatisfactory aesthetic result, asymmetry, or visible scarring.
- Hardware irritation, loosening, or the need for future removal.
- Non-union or malunion of the fractured bones.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial rest with head elevation to reduce swelling; application of cold compresses.
- A diet of soft or liquid foods for several weeks, especially with jaw fractures.
- Meticulous oral hygiene with prescribed rinses if the surgery involves the mouth.
- Avoidance of strenuous activities, contact sports, and blowing the nose (for certain fractures).
- Regular follow-up visits to monitor healing, remove any external sutures, and assess progress.
- Gradual return to normal activities as approved by the surgeon, with full healing taking several months.
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Typical hospital stay:
1-3 days
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Expected recovery time:
2-6 weeks for initial recovery; 3-6 months for full healing and final results
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering facial fractures 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 facial fractures. 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 facial fractures compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | INR 80 Thousand – 350 Thousand | 1-3 days | ~ 2-6 weeks for initial recovery; 3-6 months for full healing and final results | Know More |
| Turkey | TRY 280 Thousand – 1.23 Million | 1-3 days | ~ 2-6 weeks for initial recovery; 3-6 months for full healing and final results | Know More |
Olivia Khan, a 28-year-old freelance graphic...
Olivia Khan, a 28-year-old freelance graphic designer, was in a minor bicycle accident where she fell face-first onto the pavement. She presented with significant pain, swelling, and bruising around her right eye and cheek, with a noticeable flattening of her cheekbone and double vision. A CT scan revealed a complex tripod fracture of the right zygoma (cheekbone) with orbital floor involvement. Her surgeon, Dr. Chen, recommended open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) to precisely realign the bone fragments using small titanium plates, explaining that this was necessary both to restore the structural integrity of her face and to prevent permanent visual issues and facial asymmetry. Olivia underwent surgery a week after the injury to allow swelling to subside. The procedure, performed through discreet incisions inside her mouth and lower eyelid, lasted three hours. Her recovery involved a week of a liquid/soft diet, managing swelling with ice, and avoiding any pressure on her face. After six weeks, her facial contours were fully restored, her double vision resolved, and the tiny scars were invisible. Emotionally, Olivia was initially terrified that her face would be 'ruined,' impacting her confidence and career. The empathetic surgical team focused on both function and aesthetics, which reassured her. Seeing her familiar smile return in the mirror was profoundly relieving, restoring not just her appearance but her sense of self.
Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeons for Facial Fractures
Explore experienced aesthetic and reconstructive surgeons who regularly perform facial fractures and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 18 Years Experience
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- 12 Years Experience
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- 11 Years Experience
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- 30 Years Experience
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- 19 Years Experience
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SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, Chennai
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Manipal Hospital Hebbal, Bangalore
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Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneshwar
- 17 Years Experience
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Artemis Hospital Gurgaon, Gurgaon
- 16 Years Experience
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Artemis Hospital Gurgaon, Gurgaon
- 14 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Gurgaon, Gurgaon
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- 20 Years Experience
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