What are disfigurement injuries?

By James Swartz|2018-07-25T21:55:08-04:00July 25, 2018|

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Disfigurement is when a person’s appearance is affected due to a scar, burn, change in skin texture, or differently shaped body part.

What are some types of scarring and disfigurement injuries?

Burns, including fire and chemical
Derma- brasion
Fibromalasia
Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD)
Road rash injuries
Surgery
Teeth, mouth, and jaw injuries
Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS)

In addition to physical scarring, many accidents can lead to the injured person coping with mental and emotional trauma. This includes diminished self-esteem, depression, and anxiety.

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