Facial reconstruction after chainsaw trauma. A case Report

Background: Facial injuries are a challenge for reconstructive surgery, they can generate disabling injuries, with irreversible aesthetic defects. Trauma due to fireworks injuries has an explosive power equal or greater than that of a hand grenade. These injuries are associated with significant tissue loss, extensive fractures, eye injuries and presence of foreign bodies. The main objective is to restore oral and ocular function and esthetics. The use of tissue expanders are a good option in patients in whom the quantity and quality of adjacent tissue is inadequate, and the defect is very significant. The following is a clinical case of a fireworks injury to the face with repair and placement of a tissue expander. Keywords: Facial trauma, facial reconstruction.