Question 1

what is the treatment for face laceration?

Accepted Answer

A plastic surgeon: Facial lacerations, if not treated properly, can leave permanent scar. Initially letting it bleed a bit will steriliize the area. Clean with cold water, cover with gauze (sterile if have), compress area gently, then would go to dermatologist, plastics derm , or plastic surgeon. If not available, go to er, and they will contact appropriate specialist.

Question 2

cranial nerve damage possible from face laceration?

Accepted Answer

The cranial nerves : And  there are 12, arise in the pons, midbrain and brain stem. The facial laceration is likely to severe/injue branches of vii, the facial nerve, providing innervation of facial muscles.

Question 3

if a person had deep face lacerations, what cranial nerves  are damaged?

Accepted Answer

Number 7: The facial nerve, or cranial nerve vii, is the most frequently damaged cranial nerve during facial traumas involving deep lacerations.  A plastic surgeon is an expert at facial injuries.

Question 4

can someone get a stroke from a severe laceration to the head?

Accepted Answer

Must be very severe!: It would be unusual for a laceration to be the sole cause of a stroke. A stroke occurs when there is lack of oxygen in a part of the brain. If the laceration is part of a head trauma that caused bleeding inside the skull and pressure on the brain, a stroke could occur.  It is also possible if the laceration involves the actual brain.

Question 5

if a person had face lacerations what cranial nerve would be damaged?

Accepted Answer

Facial or Trigeminal: You can easily have injury to the facial or trigeminal nerve with facial lacerations.  Other cranial nerves can also be involved, though these are the cutaneous nerves, and more easily damaged with superficial injuries.

Question 6

after a head laceration what are signs to watch for as it is healing?

Accepted Answer

Many: lack of pain,lack of fever,lock of drainage,they are all signs of good healing.
You can always let somebody looks at it and tell you how it looks

Question 7

is there nerve damage with face lacerations?

Accepted Answer

There can be: Depending on the site of the laceration one or several sensory or motor nerves to the face can be injured.

Question 8

can you have cranial nerve damage with face lacerations?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can easily have injury to the facial or trigeminal nerve with facial lacerations.  Other cranial nerves can also be involved, though these are the cutaneous nerves, and more easily damaged with superficial injuries.

Question 9

can you tell me what you suggest if the head has been hit and gets laceration, but the bone is unaffected, can there still be subdura hematoma?

Accepted Answer

Depending: O force of impact, a neurologist could help determine if hematoma formed.

Question 10

is evacuation of a head laceration scalp hematoma a surgical procedure?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If small, may be able to accomplish under local anesthesia. If larger blood collection, best done in a formal procedure room with anesthesia.

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