What Are The Most Common Facial Injuries?
Facial injuries are a common occurrence in the United
States. According to the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control,
there are more than 3 million facial injuries per year, which account for more
than one-third of all head injuries.
Common Types of Facial Injuries
The most common types
of facial injuries include:
Facial fractures and
dislocations - These injuries occur when the bones of your face break or
become dislocated and misaligned due to an impact from an external source.
Depending on where the fracture is located and how severe it is, it may be
possible for surgery to fix it or for other treatments (such as physical
therapy) to help with healing. The outcome depends on how serious the injury is
and whether any nerves or blood vessels were affected in addition to bone
damage.
Lacerations - A
laceration occurs when an object pierces through the skin, causing bleeding
under the surface of the wound. Lacerations usually heal well on their own with
proper care and time. However, they can get infected easily if they're not
treated properly, so if you have a laceration that doesn't seem to be healing
well after a week or so (or if it gets worse instead of better), see a trauma surgeon
right away.
Burns - Burns
cause damage to the skin and underlying tissues by exposing them to heat or
chemicals. They can range from mild sunburns that heal in a few days to serious
burns that require hospitalization for weeks. Facial burns may also cause
permanent deformity if not treated properly by a doctor immediately after the
incident occurred.
Conclusion
In conclusion, facial injuries can cause a lot of damage.
They can affect your appearance drastically and they do not only influence the
outside of your body but also the inside in more ways than you think. Take good
care of your face, if possible.

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