Matthew B. Hirsch, MD, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai’s Department of Otolaryngology

Facial injuries are very common, affecting children and adults of all ages and walks of life. But that doesn’t mean you should treat them casually, according to Matthew B. Hirsch, MD, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai’s Department of Otolaryngology.

The spectrum of facial trauma is broad, from small cuts and bruises to major injuries involving the jaw, nose, eye socket (orbit), facial bones, or even the nerves of the face.

In the United States, vehicular accidents account for the majority of facial trauma among adults and children.  Varying by region, other causes include fighting, sports injuries, and falls. Regardless of source, if not treated effectively, every facial injury has the potential to cause cosmetic problems.

It is extremely important to see an experienced facial trauma expert for any facial injury.  If not closed with plastic surgical technique, a simple facial laceration may leave an unsightly scar or change the position of the eyelid or lip. Incorrectly treated facial injuries may also result in functional problems with chewing, nasal breathing, sinus function, vision, or hearing.

As an ear, nose, and throat doctor and a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Dr. Hirsch treats all aspects of patient facial injuries, both cosmetic and functional.

Dr. Hirsch has extensive experience treating facial fractures in both adults and children—including lower (mandibular) and upper (maxillary) jaw fractures, nasal bone fractures, orbital (eye socket) fractures, and frontal sinus fractures. His  expertise in cosmetic and functional rhinoplasty allows him to provide patients with multiple options for correction of nasal trauma,  months to years after the injury.  For complex craniofacial injuries or fractures of multiple facial bones (pan facial fractures),  Dr. Hirsch’s experience in skull base surgery—in collaboration with neurosurgeons within the Mount Sinai Health System—allows him to provide high-level care.

“The most important thing to remember when you or your child experiences a facial injury is to have it evaluated by a facial trauma specialist,” says Dr. Hirsch.  While the local emergency room or urgent care facility may provide excellent resources, many do not have an experienced specialist on hand. “To get the best cosmetic and functional outcome possible, I would recommend you seek out a facial trauma specialist in your area.”

If you have recently undergone facial trauma, consider scheduling a consultation with Dr. Hirsch at the New York Eye and Ear Institute of Mount Sinai.

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