Facial Fractures Treatment in India

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.