Outlook

• Nasal fracture
  
  
  • You will require follow-up care in 5-7 days for re-evaluation after the swelling has subsided.
    
    
  • If your nose needs to be put back into place, it is usually done at this visit.
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• Jaw (mandibular) fracture: Prognosis is usually good.
  
  
• Midface (maxillary) fracture
  
  
  • People with midface fractures have a poorer prognosis because of other injuries suffered from the accident that caused their fracture.
    
    
  • A high incidence of blindness is reported in a particular type of maxillary fracture.
  
  
• Cheekbone (zygomatic) fracture: As an isolated injury, this usually presents a cosmetic problem only.
  
  
• Temporomandibular joint dislocation: Be careful not to open your mouth widely after your jaw is put back into place because of the risk of another dislocation of the joint.