Unmasking the face: A case report of soft-tissue reconstruction after degloving injury

Facial degloving injuries present a complex medical challenge, where the skin and underlying tissues detach from the muscles, fascia, and bones beneath. These injuries pose significant difficulties for surgeons, particularly when complicated by wound infection or tissue necrosis. This case report details the experience of a 26-year-old male patient with a history of trauma, who suffered a facial degloving injury requiring reconstructive soft-tissue surgery. It outlines the challenges encountered during both the surgical and post-operative phases in managing a patient with a full-thickness avulsed flap extending from the lower face to the suprahyoid area of the neck.