title: Facial soft tissue trauma.
abstract: Traumatic facial soft tissue injuries are commonly encountered in the emergency department by plastic surgeons and other providers. Although rarely life-threatening, the treatment of these injuries can be complex and may have significant impact on the patient's facial function and aesthetics. This article provides a review of the relevant literature related to this topic and describes the authors' approach to the evaluation and management of the patient with facial soft tissue injuries.
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.
authors.forename: James D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Kretlow
authors.forename: Aisha J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: McKnight
authors.forename: Shayan A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Izaddoost