Facial Trauma Surgery in New Jersey

Facial trauma surgery is considered the repair and reconstruction of injuries to the face, including bones, soft tissue, and the structures underneath. Dr. Michel's care covers primary wound repair and scar revision, as well as fractures of the orbit (eye socket), nasal bones, cheekbones, and jaw. As a dual board-certified oral and facial cosmetic surgeon, he repairs trauma with both function and long-term appearance in mind.

Surgery is recommended whenever an injury affects the structure, function, or appearance of the face. That includes broken facial bones, deep cuts that need careful closure, displaced fractures around the eye or nose, jaw injuries that affect the bite, and older injuries or scars that didn't heal well the first time. Some patients come to Dr. Michel directly after an emergency room visit for follow-up reconstruction. Others come months or years later for scar revision or to correct a poorly healed fracture. Either way, the goal is the same: restore both how the face works and how it looks.

Every trauma case starts with a thorough evaluation, including imaging when needed, to understand the full extent of the injury. For acute fractures, treatment may involve resetting bones and stabilizing them with small plates and screws. For lacerations and scar revision, Dr. Michel uses careful surgical technique to minimize visible scarring. Anesthesia options are matched to the complexity of the procedure, and recovery plans are tailored to each patient — with clear instructions, scheduled follow-ups, and direct access to the team throughout healing.