Facial Fracture Surgery in Chennai

Have You Sustained a Facial or Jaw Injury?

A facial injury can be deeply unsettling, affecting your ability to breathe, speak, swallow, and smile. Whether caused by a road traffic accident, a sports injury, or an accidental fall, fractures of the delicate facial bones require precise anatomical alignment to restore both your natural appearance and essential functions.

At our practice, we focus on restoring structural integrity with minimal visible scarring as part of complete facial trauma care. As specialists in oral & maxillofacial surgery (OMFS), we understand the complex relationship between your facial bones, dental occlusion (how your teeth fit together), and overlying soft tissues. We provide timely, precise intervention to help you recover your function and confidence.

Understanding Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF)

When facial bones are broken and displaced, they often cannot heal correctly on their own. Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) is the gold-standard surgical approach used to repair these injuries.

• Open reduction: This means the surgeon makes a precise incision to directly access the fractured bones and gently guide them back into their correct, original positions.
• Internal fixation: This involves securing the realigned bone fragments using biocompatible titanium plates and micro-screws, which act as internal splints while the bone heals.
• Mandibular fractures: Lower jaw fracture treatment to restore proper chewing alignment and prevent long-term joint pain.
• Maxillary fractures: Upper jaw reconstruction to stabilize the midface and secure the upper dental arch.
• Zygomatic fractures: Cheekbone fracture surgery to restore facial symmetry and protect the eye socket.
• Orbital fractures: Repairing the delicate bones of the eye socket to prevent double vision or a sunken eye appearance.

What to Expect During Maxillofacial Trauma Surgery

Every facial fracture surgery in Chennai is customized to the patient's specific injury pattern. Our primary goal is to achieve stable fixation while preserving natural aesthetics.

The procedure is performed under general anesthesia. To avoid visible facial scars, we place incisions inside the mouth or within natural skin creases, such as the eyelid folds or hairline, whenever possible. Once the fractures are accessed, the bones are meticulously realigned. We pay close attention to your dental bite, ensuring your teeth meet perfectly before securing the titanium plates.

For patients presenting with complex pan-facial trauma, severe multi-fragment fractures, or combined head injuries, we coordinate care closely with the wider surgical team at our affiliated Apollo / partner hospital to ensure comprehensive, multi-specialty management.

Your Recovery and Rehabilitation Journey

Healing from a facial fracture is a gradual process that requires careful post-operative management. Most patients remain in the hospital for a day or two following surgery for close monitoring.

• Dietary modifications: A soft or liquid diet is usually required for four to six weeks to allow the jaw bones to heal without pressure.
• Oral hygiene: Special mouth rinses and ultra-soft toothbrushes must be used to keep intraoral incisions clean and prevent infection.
• Swelling management: Swelling and bruising are normal and typically peak within 48 to 72 hours before gradually subsiding over two weeks.
• Activity restrictions: Strenuous exercise and contact sports must be avoided for several weeks to protect the healing facial skeleton.

Expert Reconstructive Care in Chennai

Reconstructing facial fractures requires a delicate balance of surgical precision and artistic planning. Our practice brings together two highly trained reconstructive specialists who collaborate on every patient's treatment plan.

Dr. Pradeep S. is a Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon who specializes in complex head and neck reconstruction. He consults at Apollo Main Hospital, Greams Road, Chennai.

Dr. Kalpa Pandya is a Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon with over a decade of experience in managing facial trauma, jaw joint disorders that may need TMJ surgery, and dental implant rehabilitation. She consults at Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre, Porur, Chennai.

Together, our surgeons ensure you receive continuous, highly specialized care from your initial emergency assessment through to your long-term follow-up consultations.

Our practice warmly welcomes patients traveling to Chennai from across Tamil Nadu and the wider South India region. Recognizing that facial trauma often requires prompt decision-making, we facilitate streamlined consultations and remote second opinions for outstation families seeking expert guidance on complex jaw and facial reconstruction.