Is this your symptom?
- Injury to the face, including cheeks, forehead, jaws and soft tissues
- Does not include injuries to the teeth, nose and eyes which are covered in other care guides
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.
When to Call for Face Injury
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