Is cryotherapy an effective treatment for keloids? Question: A few years ago I had surgery to remove a small growth from my ear. A few months after the procedure I…
How do I know if I broke my jaw? Question: I was recently in a car accident and my jaw hit the side window pretty forcefully. I felt a…
It was reported that actor Zac Efron fractured his jaw in a fall, requiring surgical repair. In order to help the fracture heal, surgeons deemed it necessary to wire…
Can wiring my jaw shut be avoided when repairing a mandibular fracture? Question: I was recently assaulted on my way home from the gym. As a result of the incident,…
What are my treatment options for a cheek fracture? Question: A few days ago I was playing soccer with my friends and was accidentally kicked in the face. I…
Why should a nasal fracture be evaluated in a timely fashion? Question: I play basketball for my school and was recently injured during a game when I caught an elbow…
What is Frey’s Syndrome? Question: I recently saw my doctor because I began to have episodes of facial sweating and flushing that would occur during eating or sometimes after…
Is Frey’s Syndrome an avoidable surgical complication of parotid surgery? Question: I recently had surgery to have my parotid gland removed. I noticed that a short time after surgery,…