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FACIAL FRACTURES – FACIAL TRAUMA |
Over 3 million men, women & children are treated in ER’s every year for facial trauma injuries…sports & pediatrics are the most common.
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Facial trauma (Maxillofacial injury) involves any injury of the soft tissues or bony structure of the face, skull or jaw. This includes injuries to the facial skin covering, the underlying skeleton, the neck, nasal area (sinuses), the orbital socket, the oral lining, teeth and dental structures. Facial trauma often needs to be evaluated and treated immediately to ensure the most desirable outcomes.
EXAMPLES OF FACIAL TRAUMAS:
Lacerations (skin breaks), bruising around the eyes, increased distance between the eyes (may indicate injured bones between the eye sockets), involuntary upper jaw movement (possible fracture in this area), abnormal cheek area sensation.
BENEFITS OF FACIAL TRAUMA TREATMENT & REPAIR
• Immediate examination determines the type of trauma & damage
• Emergency treatment can stabilize the condition
• Trauma repair surgery involves reconstruction of skeletal deformities first…soft tissue correction second
• Trauma repair can restore function, a pleasing appearance & prevent or reduce emotional and physical scarring
• Everyday communication involves facial expressions…the best treatment is critical
• Dr. Bloom’s experience & skill achieves good & pleasing outcomes
FACIAL TRAUMA TREATMENT…HOW IT’S DONE
Location and severity of the fracture, age, general health and facial appearance are critical factors in the treatment plan. Ensuring that the facial appearance is minimally affected is important to a pleasing appearance and good emotional health.
Traumatic facial injuries can be blunt in nature, penetrating (severe cuts) and/or avulsive (means loss of facial tissue). In facial traumas of every type, reconstruction of skeletal defects is usually done first. Broken bone injuries (fractures) treatment is similar to that done for fractures in other parts of the body. This is followed by whatever treatment is needed for the soft facial tissues and can be a simple as closing up a wound or more complex procedures, such as doing skin grafting and/or local tissue flaps.
FACIAL PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGEON
Choosing a surgeon is a serious task and should not be taken lightly. A good rapport, a clear understanding and solid trust is important before entrusting your care to any physician. In addition to medical school, internships and the other rigors of preparing to be a surgeon, Dr. Bloom was privileged to learn from the masters through a “fellowship program.” Fellowship training involves working with renowned surgeons who are true experts in their areas of specialization. Dr. Bloom is knowledgeable, skilled, qualified and considers it a privilege to help his patients by employing his special techniques and ability…to change lives positively!
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Dr. Eric Bernstein
is a nationally recognized dermatologist. His office is located in Ardmore, next to Philadelphia, Radnor, Villanova, Devon, Gladwyne, Bryn Mawr, Haverford, Wynnewood, Narbeth, Rosemont, Penn Valley, Elkins Park, and New Hope.
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