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Facial trauma can occur from a penetrating or blunt injury resulting in a functional or cosmetic deformity to the face. The physicians at the Andover Ear, Nose and Throat Center specialize in the treatment of various soft tissue and bony injuries of the head and neck. We frequently treat fractures of the nose, the zygoma (cheek bone), the orbit (bone around the eye), the sinuses, temporal bone (inner ear) and larynx (voice box). We work closely with the trauma service at the local hospitals to ensure a complete recovery for our patients.
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My doctor said I broke my nose. What should I do?
A broken nose is the most common type of facial bone fracture after an injury. The ideal time to see someone is 3-5 days after the injury in order to see the nose after the swelling resolves. If the fracture needs to be fixed (closed reduction), it is important to do this procedure within 2 weeks of the injury.
What preventative measures can I take to reduce my risk of facial trauma?
Safety equipment is vital to preventing maxillofacial trauma from automobile accidents and sports. Here is a partial list of equipment people should always use:
- seatbelts
- automobile air bags
- approved child safety seats
- helmets for riding motorcycles or bicycles, skateboarding, snowboarding, and other sports
- safety glasses for the job, yard work, sports
- other approved safety equipment for sports such as mouthguards, masks, and goggles
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