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Types of Face Injuries

• Cut or Scratch. Small cuts heal on their own. Deep cuts and cuts on lips may need stitches or glue to heal with less scarring.
• Bruising. Swelling and bruising can get worse for a few days after an injury. The bruising may show below the injury. Bruises go away on their own over a few weeks. Bruises may change colors as they heal. If you have bruising around both eyes, call your doctor. This can be a sign of a broken bone.
• Fractures (serious) can happen from hard hits to any part of the face. Symptoms of a facial fracture are:
  • Pain
  • Swelling
  • Sore to touch
  • Changes to face shape
  • Vision problems
  • Numbness
  • Trouble chewing
• Facial fractures sometimes need surgery to fix the bones. Call your doctor right away if you think you have a fracture.

Neck Pain:

• Any head or facial injury could lead to a neck injury.
• A broken neck can be deadly. Always call your doctor if you pass out or have a bad head or facial injury.