Facial Trauma

Your safety and comfort is our priority

What is Facial trauma?

Facial trauma refers to any injury to the face, including the bones, soft tissues, or skin, often caused by accidents, sports injuries, violence, or falls. It can range from minor cuts and bruises to serious fractures involving the jaw, cheekbones, eye sockets, nose, or forehead.

Bones: Jaw (mandible), cheekbones (zygoma), eye sockets (orbit), nasal bones, forehead (frontal bone)
Soft tissues: Lips, gums, tongue, facial muscles, and skin
Teeth and oral structures

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons are uniquely qualified to handle facial trauma, as they are trained in both medicine and dentistry.

Facial trauma can range from small cuts to complex bone fractures. At our oral surgery office, we’re equipped to treat many injuries right here—with expert care, advanced imaging, and minimally invasive techniques. More serious injuries may require hospital care and surgical coordination.

Minor Injuries

Minor Injuries – Treated In-Office:

We can typically manage:

Cuts or lacerations (inside or outside the mouth)
Minor jaw or facial fractures
Dental injuries (chipped, loose, or knocked-out teeth)
Facial swelling, bruising, or soft tissue injuries

These are often handled under local anesthesia or light sedation, and you can go home the same day.

Severe Injuries

Severe Injuries – Treated in the Hospital:

In some cases, more extensive care is needed. We may refer or coordinate treatment at a hospital if you have:

Multiple facial bone fractures (jaw, cheek, eye socket)
Significant trauma affecting breathing, vision, or bite alignment
Deep lacerations involving nerves, salivary glands, or large blood vessels
Associated head, neck, or internal injuries

We are associated with Lenox Hill Hospital and NYU Langone Health and are available to handle urgent cases