Facial Trauma
Emergency and reconstructive care for facial injuries, provided through our hospital affiliations across Lake and Cook Counties.
Treating Injuries to the Face & Jaw
Facial trauma covers injuries to the jaw, teeth, and surrounding facial structures — often from falls, sports, or accidents. Both Dr. Brunetti and Dr. Elmowitz hold active hospital privileges and take hospital call for exactly these situations, treating severe injuries alongside routine office care.
Hospitals we cover:
- Advocate Condell Medical Center
- Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
- Advocate Children's Hospital
- Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital
- Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital
What We Treat
Jaw Fractures
Breaks in the upper or lower jaw, often requiring stabilization with small plates and screws to heal properly.
Facial Fractures
Breaks to bones of the face, most often the zygoma (cheekbone), nasal bones (bones of the nose), or orbit (the bones around the eye).
Facial Lacerations
Cuts and wounds to the face and mouth that need careful repair to heal well and minimize scarring.
The Treatment Process
Emergency Evaluation
Imaging and a thorough exam help determine the extent of the injury and the right course of treatment.
Treatment & Repair
More serious injuries are typically treated in a hospital operating room setting under general anesthesia, stabilizing fractures and repairing soft tissue.
Recovery & Follow-Up
We follow up closely as you heal, monitoring for proper bone and tissue recovery over the following weeks.
Need Care Right Away?
For a facial injury, please go to your nearest emergency room or call 911. For non-emergency follow-up care, we're here to help.