Facial Fracture Reconstruction in Phoenix,Glendale, Mesa & the Valley
Specialized care for facial trauma and fractures from a board-certified plastic surgeon with training at Parkland Hospital and advanced fellowship training in Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery.
Facial fractures can affect much more than appearance. Trauma to the face may change symmetry, bite alignment, eyelid position, contour, and function. When facial injuries are complex, visible, or associated with soft tissue damage, reconstruction requires a surgeon who understands both facial structure and aesthetic outcome. Dr. Kyle Sanniec provides evaluation and treatment for patients with facial trauma and facial fracture-related injuries across Phoenix, Glendale, Mesa, and the Valley. With residency training at UT Southwestern / Parkland Hospital, service as Chief Resident of Plastic Surgery at Parkland Hospital, and fellowship training at Curtis National Hand Center, he brings advanced reconstructive judgment to facial injuries that require more than routine repair.
Facial Trauma Requires More Than Simple Repair
Not every facial injury is just a cut or bruise. Depending on the mechanism of injury, facial trauma may involve:
- fractures of the cheek, midface, or jaw
- orbital or periorbital injury
- facial lacerations with tissue distortion
- contour irregularity
- asymmetry
- soft tissue loss
- post-traumatic scarring
Treatment should address not only stability and healing, but also facial balance, contour, and long-term appearance.
Why Patients Seek Out Dr. Sanniec for Facial Fracture Reconstruction
The face is highly visible, structurally complex, and unforgiving. Small differences in alignment, support, or soft tissue positioning can have a major effect on appearance.
Patients and providers across the Valley seek out Dr. Sanniec because of his background in facial trauma and reconstructive surgery, high-volume trauma training at Parkland Hospital, advanced soft tissue and microsurgical thinking, and careful attention to both function and appearance.
His goal is to restore facial structure while respecting the soft tissue envelope that defines long-term facial aesthetics.
Conditions Commonly Evaluated
- facial fractures
- cheek and midface trauma
- jaw-related trauma
- orbital and periorbital injury
- facial lacerations with distortion
- contour deformities after trauma
- secondary revision after prior facial fracture care
Treatment May Include
Depending on the injury, treatment may involve evaluation of facial symmetry and support, soft tissue repair, scar management, revision of prior repair, fracture-related reconstructive treatment, and staged reconstruction when needed.
Every injury is different. The best treatment depends on the fracture pattern, soft tissue condition, timing, and over all goals of reconstruction
When to Seek Prompt Evaluation
- visible facial asymmetry after injury
- contour flattening or shift
- eyelid position changes
- persistent deformity after trauma
- complex facial lacerations
- prior facial injury healing poorly
- concern about both appearance and reconstruction after injury
Frequently Asked Questions
Do all facial fractures need surgery?
No. Some facial fractures do not require surgery, while others do. The decision depends on the location, severity, alignment, associated soft tissue injury, and functional concerns.
Why see a plastic surgeon for facial trauma?
Plastic surgeons are trained to think about both structure and appearance. In facial trauma, that combination is especially important.
Do you treat delayed facial trauma problems?
Yes. Some patients are seen later for asymmetry, contour changes, scarring, or poor healing after the initial injury.
