Infection: Swelling and redness in the face is concerning for an infection. Facial infections can be particularly dangerous because of the potential for spread via valveless veins of brechette. These veins travel into the skull base, traversing a tenuous area called the cavernous sinus. It is here that deadly complications can occur. Any sign of a facial infection must be addressed quickly and aggressively, .
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