ABSTRACT
Traumatic facial soft tissue injuries are commonly encountered in the emergency department
by plastic surgeons and other providers. Although rarely life-threatening, the treatment
of these injuries can be complex and may have significant impact on the patient's
facial function and aesthetics. This article provides a review of the relevant literature
related to this topic and describes the authors' approach to the evaluation and management
of the patient with facial soft tissue injuries.
KEYWORDS
Facial trauma - soft tissue trauma - facial reconstruction
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Shayan A IzaddoostM.D. Ph.D.
Division of Plastic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine
6624 Fannin, Suite 2260, Houston, TX 77030
Email: shayani@bcm.edu
