Facial injuries can occur due to road accidents, sports injuries, falls, workplace accidents, or other forms of trauma. Because the face contains delicate bones, nerves, muscles and structures responsible for breathing, swallowing, vision and appearance, even an injury that initially appears minor may require detailed evaluation. Timely assessment can help identify fractures, soft-tissue injuries, nasal obstruction and other complications.

For patients seeking Facial trauma in Mumbai, Dr. Shama Kovale provides ENT evaluation and treatment at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Andheri West. She has more than 23 years of experience in ENT and is experienced in facial trauma repair, nasal procedures, airway surgery and endoscopic ENT procedures.

What Is Facial Trauma?

Facial trauma refers to an injury affecting the bones, soft tissues or structures of the face. It may involve the nose, cheekbones, jaw, forehead, eye socket or surrounding soft tissues. Nasal injuries are particularly common and may result in swelling, bleeding, pain, deformity or difficulty breathing.

A facial injury should not be assessed only by its visible appearance. A person may have an underlying fracture or internal injury even when external swelling or bruising appears limited. An ENT evaluation can help determine whether the nasal airway, septum or other related structures have been affected.

Common Causes of Facial Injuries

Some common causes include:

Road traffic accidentsFalls and accidental impactsSports-related injuriesPhysical traumaWorkplace accidentsDirect blows to the nose or faceInjuries involving blunt or sharp objects

• Road traffic accidents
• Falls and accidental impacts
• Sports-related injuries
• Physical trauma
• Workplace accidents
• Direct blows to the nose or face
• Injuries involving blunt or sharp objects

Nasal fractures may alter both appearance and breathing. The reference information notes that nasal fractures can be associated with persistent bleeding, a crooked or flattened nasal bridge, blocked breathing, pain on touching the nose and swelling that does not settle as expected.

Symptoms That Need Medical Evaluation

After facial trauma, medical assessment is important when symptoms such as persistent nasal bleeding, significant swelling, facial pain, visible deformity or difficulty breathing occur.

Other concerns may include: