Is this the same as dental surgery?

Dental specialists and plastic surgeons may share the facial skeleton. The team depends on the injury.

Will plates stay forever?

Many plates remain if they are quiet. Removal is considered if they bother the patient or become infected.

When is surgery urgent?

Airway, bleeding, open fractures and some orbital injuries need prompt care. Isolated fractures may wait for swelling to fall.

Will my face look the same?

The goal is to restore pre-injury anatomy as closely as possible. Soft-tissue swelling and scars still change the early look.

Maxillofacial surgery

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

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

Maxillofacial surgery in plastic surgery deals with injuries and selected deformities of the facial skeleton and overlying soft tissue. The aim is to restore form, occlusion where relevant, and function of the face.

Who it may be for

Patients with facial bone injury, selected congenital or acquired deformities, or combined soft-tissue loss may need this care. Timing depends on swelling, other injuries and airway safety.

How the procedure is performed

Approaches may be inside the mouth or through hidden skin incisions. Bones are reduced and fixed with plates and screws when indicated. Soft tissue is closed in layers. The operation is hospital-based.

Recovery

A soft diet, oral hygiene and activity limits are common. Swelling lasts weeks. Follow-up checks bite, sensation and wound healing.

Risks and consultation

Malocclusion, numbness, infection, plate issues and need for further surgery can occur. Plans are individual.

Frequently asked questions

Is this the same as dental surgery?: Dental specialists and plastic surgeons may share the facial skeleton. The team depends on the injury.
Will plates stay forever?: Many plates remain if they are quiet. Removal is considered if they bother the patient or become infected.
When is surgery urgent?: Airway, bleeding, open fractures and some orbital injuries need prompt care. Isolated fractures may wait for swelling to fall.
Will my face look the same?: The goal is to restore pre-injury anatomy as closely as possible. Soft-tissue swelling and scars still change the early look.

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