reconstructive surgery

He told the inquest he had discussed the possibility of a cosmetic reconstructive surgery with her, but she had rejected it.

Lisa says at one point "the whole side of her face had collapsed" and doctors thought she would need major reconstructive surgery to relieve pressure on her brain.

For those who do opt for reconstructive surgery, the results can be emotional.

One, Marvin Haven, spent several days in the intensive care unit for what family members said were injuries that included broken ribs, a punctured lung and a skull fracture requiring facial reconstructive surgery.

"In reconstructive surgery, particularly for craniofacial defects, induced bone growth is crucial for restoring both function and appearance, vital for essential functions like chewing, breathing and speaking," he said.