Are there any after-effects of surgery for a facial fracture?

Sequelae may appear after any surgery, facial fracture surgery is no exception, after strict preoperative evaluation and professional doctor operation, generally less likely to appear, but not all patients will appear, possible sequelae include facial nerve injury, infection, facial asymmetry and so on. 1. Facial nerve injury; the most obvious sequelae of surgery after facial fracture is facial nerve injury, mainly because of the possibility of damage to the buccal branch of the facial nerve during the surgery, and may also cause some damage to the parotid duct, resulting in different degrees of facial paralysis, crooked mouth, and so on. 2. Infection: Facial fracture surgery may also cause infection and obvious hematoma after surgery, which needs timely treatment. 3. Facial asymmetry: If the facial fracture is more serious and obvious misalignment occurs, facial asymmetry may occur after surgery, and if the facial fracture involves the eyes, it may also lead to large and small eyes, strabismus and so on. After surgery for facial fracture, patients are recommended to have regular follow-up.