Patient educationThe face & jaws,
The face & jaws,
explained clearly.
This is surgery of the bones below your face, in plain words. Scroll down to look under the skin, then at the skull one region at a time.
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Nasal & frontal sinus
the nose and forehead sinus
The nasal bones make the bridge of the nose. Above them, behind the brow, is the frontal sinus, a small air space. A hard blow can break either one. Surgeons set the bones straight and protect the sinus.
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What we explain
The main areas.
Clear guides in plain language. They tell you what it is, why it is done, and what the recovery really feels like.
Facial trauma
An injury to the bones and soft tissue of the face. It can be one cracked cheekbone or several broken parts at the same time.
8 topics insideJaw (orthognathic) surgery
Planned surgery that moves the upper jaw, the lower jaw, or both. It corrects the bite, helps breathing, and balances the face.
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