Key points about facial trauma plastic surgeons:

• Expertise in facial reconstruction: They are skilled in repairing complex facial fractures, soft tissue lacerations, nerve damage, and eyelid injuries.
• Microvascular surgery: May utilize advanced techniques like "free flaps" where tissue from another part of the body is transferred to rebuild damaged facial areas.
• Collaboration with other specialists: Often work closely with other medical professionals like ophthalmologists (for eye injuries), dentists (for jaw alignment), and neurosurgeons (for nerve damage).
• Aesthetic considerations: While primarily focused on functional restoration, they also aim to minimize scarring and maintain a natural appearance.