Facial Trauma

Maxillofacial Trauma

Soft Tissue Injuries

Facial Fractures

There are many possible causes of facial trauma including motor vehicle collisions, falls, sports injuries, interpersonal violence, and work related injuries. Traumatic facial injuries can range from a simple cut to complex fractures of the facial bones with injury to special structures such as the eyes, nerves, and salivary glands.

Lacerations and soft tissue injuries are meticulously closed with the highest concern for aesthetic outcomes. Postoperative care for lacerations are just as important to decrease posts inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and scars that are minimized. Soft tissue avulsions resultants in loss of tissue and Dr. Kang is well versed in local and regional flaps for reconstruction of these complex defects, as well as using more advanced methods of free tissue transfer for reconstruction of these difficult wounds.

Fractures of the facial bones are treated in a similar fashion to fractures of the arm or leg, using internal fixation of these fractures. Titanium plates and screws are placed to restore the bones in their original position to optimize facial appearance. All fractures of the skull and face can be restored by Dr. Kang, including the frontal bone and frontal sinus, orbital fractures, cheek bone fractures, nasal fractures, and fractures of the upper and lower jaws. The incisions used are typically placed in places that are hidden or difficult to see, to minimize unsightly scarring. Dr. Kang will discuss with you what surgical approaches and fixation methods will yield the optimal outcomes for you on a case by case basis.