Do all fractures need an operation?

No. Stable, undisplaced fractures may be observed. Displacement and function guide the decision.

How soon should I be seen?

Urgent signs (vision change, severe bite change, bleeding, breathing difficulty) need emergency care. Others should still be assessed promptly.

Can a broken nose wait?

Closed reduction has a time window before bones set. Later deformity may need delayed rhinoplasty.

Many approaches use intraoral or eyelid incisions. Existing lacerations are used when present.

Facial fractures

Op. Dr. Halil Işık, Göztepe Prof. Dr. Süleyman Yalçın City Hospital, Kadıköy.

Medical content: Op. Dr. Halil Işık · Last updated: 6 October 2026

Facial fractures include the orbit, zygoma, maxilla, mandible and nasal bones. Treatment ranges from observation to open reduction and internal fixation.

Who it may be for

Anyone with facial trauma and suspected fracture needs examination, often CT imaging, and assessment of vision, bite and airway. Isolated nasal fractures differ from complex midface injuries.

How the procedure is performed

Displaced fractures that affect function or form may be reduced and plated. Some nasal and minimally displaced fractures are managed without plates. Timing is chosen to balance swelling and healing.

Recovery

Soft diet for jaw injuries, sinus precautions for some midface fractures, and avoidance of contact sports are typical. Sensation may return slowly.

Risks and consultation

Vision problems, malocclusion, asymmetry, infection and residual deformity can remain even after correct surgery.

Frequently asked questions

Do all fractures need an operation?: No. Stable, undisplaced fractures may be observed. Displacement and function guide the decision.
How soon should I be seen?: Urgent signs (vision change, severe bite change, bleeding, breathing difficulty) need emergency care. Others should still be assessed promptly.
Can a broken nose wait?: Closed reduction has a time window before bones set. Later deformity may need delayed rhinoplasty.
Will I have scars?: Many approaches use intraoral or eyelid incisions. Existing lacerations are used when present.

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