Saudi Surgeon Rebuilds Worker’s Face After a Falling Accident

Saudi maxillofacial surgeons in Jeddah (western Saudi Arabia) successfully restructured a construction worker’s face after accidently falling from a 4m high wall. The young builder suffered from several fractures, the most severe was in the cheekbone.

Saudi health revealed that the worker arrived at the ER with serious injuries. He received first aid and x-ray’s that showed several fractures in the facial bone structure.

Due to the serious state of the case, a fully staffed medical team was formed to follow up the case and perform extra checkups before operating.

During the 4-hour procedure, surgeons restructured the worker’s face, restored broken facial bones, and patched wounds cosmetically. Later, the patient was taken to hospital ward pending full recovery.