Facial Trauma
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When a significant blow to the face occurs, the maxillofacial surgeon is the specialist who evaluates the bony structures and tissues of the face. Facial trauma is any injury that affects the bones, the teeth, or the soft tissues of the face, usually caused by an impact.
Common symptoms: pain, swelling, bleeding, difficulty opening the mouth, or changes in the bite depending on the area affected.
Common causes: falls, accidents, blows during sports activities, or direct impacts.
Which specialist treats it? The maxillofacial surgeon and, in dental injuries, the dentist, are the ones who evaluate this type of trauma; the otolaryngologist may take part depending on the region. After a strong blow to the face, the appropriate thing is to seek a professional evaluation.
Data on 1,268 doctors who treat facial trauma
Which specialist treats facial trauma?
Facial trauma is treated by a maxillofacial surgeon, a specialist in the bones and tissues of the face, with support from an otolaryngologist (ENT) if the nose, ear, or throat are affected. Seek care immediately if you suffer a severe blow to the face with pain, swelling, or visible deformity.
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Doctors specialized in facial trauma
Dr. Ernesto Agustín Lara Benítez
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Laura Olivia Rodríguez Muñoz
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Andrea Ladrón de Guevara
Dr. Lorena Guadalupe Ruiz Ramos
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Rosa Elena Pena Madero
Dr. Cristian Eduardo Flores Aceves
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Celina Flores Olvera
Dr. Karla Paola Gonzalez Cabezas
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. María Cristina Velázquez Ochoa
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Frequently asked questions
What is facial trauma?
When a significant blow to the face occurs, the maxillofacial surgeon is the specialist who evaluates the bony structures and tissues of the face. Facial trauma is any injury that affects the bones, the teeth, or the soft tissues of the face, usually caused by an impact.
Which doctor treats facial trauma?
Facial trauma is treated by a maxillofacial surgeon, a specialist in the bones and tissues of the face, with support from an otolaryngologist (ENT) if the nose, ear, or throat are affected. Seek care immediately if you suffer a severe blow to the face with pain, swelling, or visible deformity.