Facial trauma can result from a penetrating or blunt injury, such as those from gunshots, altercations and motor vehicle accidents. Injuries can include severe damage to the skin, underlying skeleton, nasal and oral lining, and dental structures.
Depending upon the extent of injuries, patients with facial trauma may be cared for by a team of Cleveland Clinic specialists that includes a plastic surgeon, neurosurgeon, oral surgeon, orthodontist, ophthalmologist, otolaryngologist, psychologist and nurse.