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Dr. Mueller's unique expertise in facial trauma makes Virginia Facial Surgery the right choice when facial reconstruction is required.

Experience Matters

Dr. Mueller is extensively trained to manage and treat craniofacial trauma. He was trained in:

  • craniofacial trauma,
  • advanced trauma life support (ATLS), and
  • general surgery

at The Cook County and University of Illinois hospitals in Chicago. Cook County Hospital is one of the busiest Level 1 trauma centers in the US, treating nearly 6000 trauma patients per year. Dr. Mueller is a member of the Level 1 facial trauma team for the Sentara Hospital System. In addition, Dr. Mueller trains residents in craniofacial trauma as an assistant professor in the Departments of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery at the Eastern Virginia Medical School, and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at VCU’s Medical College of Virginia.

Facial Trauma Procedure Information

There are an infinite number of ways in which the face can be damaged and thus need some type of reconstruction. Accidents, falls, automobile accidents, and interpersonal violence are among the most common causes. Some of the main types of facial injuries resulting from these instances are soft tissue lacerations, fractured teeth, fractured jaws, fractured facial bones, and avulsed teeth.

Soft Tissue Injuries

Soft tissue trauma includes lacerations to the skin and any kind of intraoral soft tissue damage which can include:

  • lacerations,
  • abrasions, and
  • avulsed tissues of the facial skin, neck, scalp, and intraoral tissues.
Avulsed Teeth

Injuries to the teeth are very common and must be dealt with immediately to ensure success of re-implantation. Generally, teeth that are completely avulsed need to be replanted within 45 minutes or they will not heal. The best recommendations are to either place the tooth immediately back into the socket or place it in milk. Either way, you will need to call Dr. Mueller immediately to expeditiously treat the tooth.

Bony Injuries

High-velocity injuries to the head and face can cause fractures of the:

  • skull forehead,
  • eye sockets,
  • cheekbones,
  • nose, and
  • upper and lower jaws.

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Comprehensive Facial Trauma Solutions

If you require a Facial Trauma Procedure to restore function and appearance, Dr. Mueller is here to provide expert care. To learn more about these procedures, or to schedule a consultation, Contact us today.

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Schedule a Consultation

The consultation is perhaps the most important time spent between the doctor, staff, and patient. It is paramount that patients feel relaxed and be prepared to talk and listen. Some patients are nervous when it comes to talking to someone about their cosmetic concerns.

Please feel free to bring a spouse or friend along. It is always good to discuss the treatment at some point with a caregiver or support person.

We will address your concerns, and at the same time, Dr. Mueller will fully evaluate your facial features. He will then discuss the comprehensive changes of aging and the available options to improve and enhance your look. We will discuss your health history and how it relates to safe surgery and anesthesia. Please be prepared to discuss your medical history and have a list of all the medications that you are taking. This includes all supplements and over-the-counter medications. It is also important to know if you smoke and how much.

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Dr. Mueller always reminds patients that facial cosmetic surgery is a want or desire to look better. There are always multiple options for rejuvenation and he will discuss various treatment options. We encourage you to take notes since we will be discussing many things. We will provide you with a list of procedures we discussed as well as their costs. We want all of our patients to feel satisfied with their cosmetic surgery results.