[Secondary posttraumatic correction of the face]

Any part of the face may present residual deviations in form and/or function after trauma, even if primary treatment has been executed optimally. Secondary corrections may be indicated as a consequence. The techniques are usually the same as for primary treatment. However since secondary corrections quite often are a consequence of complicated primary problems, it does not surprise, that frequently complex deformities present for secondary surgery. Depending on the nature of the lesion percentages of success between 60 and almost a 100% may be expected. This indicates that additional treatment after primary care may be a way out for quite a number of residual deformities.