title: Late revision or correction of facial trauma-related soft-tissue deformities.
abstract: Surgical approaches used in accessing the facial skeleton for fracture repair are often the same as or similar to those used for cosmetic enhancement of the face. Rarely does facial trauma result in injuries that do not in some way affect the facial soft-tissue envelope either directly or as sequelae of the surgical repair. Knowledge of both skeletal and facial soft-tissue anatomy is paramount to successful clinical outcomes. Facial soft-tissue deformities can arise that require specific evaluation and management for correction. This article focuses on revision and correction of these soft-tissue-related injuries secondary to facial trauma.
authors.affiliation: Division of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mayo College of Medicine, 200 First Street Southwest, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. Electronic address: klrieckddsmd@alumni.mayo.edu.
authors.forename: Kevin L
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Rieck
authors.forename: W Jonathan
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Fillmore
authors.forename: Kyle S
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Ettinger
mesh_terms: D002921:Cicatrix / Q000517:prevention & control; D063169:Dentofacial Deformities / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005151:Facial Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D012086:Reoperation; D017695:Soft Tissue Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000502:physiology
keywords: Facial trauma; Maxillofacial surgery; Soft-tissue injury; Treatment; Wound healing