Accidents happen. And when they do, we're here to help. Facial trauma can range from bumps and bruises to cuts and broken bones. If you've experienced an accident we're here to evaluate and/or treat your specific needs.
Facial Trauma
What to Expect
The first step is having a consultation, which will include conducting an oral assessment, taking images, discussing your medical history, and answering any questions or concerns you may have. A treatment plan will be made determining not only what your surgical needs are, but also which type of anesthesia is right for you. Your surgery may happen in the clinic, or it may need to be performed in a hospital and overnight hospital stays may be necessary.
There are three main choices for anesthesia:
Local Anesthesia
Nitrous Oxide
IV Sedation
Local Anesthesia provides numbness directly to where it is administered, so feelings of pain are eliminated. It does not affect consciousness, so the patient remains awake.
Otherwise known as "laughing gas," nitrous oxide is a mild gas that is inhaled with oxygen to alleviate feelings of anxiety. It does not cause loss of consciousness and is paired with local anesthesia for your comfort.
This type of anesthesia is administered directly into the patient's vein. Amnesia (forgetfulness) is a common side effect of the medication and most patients who receive IV sedation do not remember their procedure.