Jesse L. Martin suffered an injury to his back, not his face. This injury led to a temporary leave from his role on the TV show “The Flash,” where he plays Detective Joe West.
In January 2019, it was reported that Jesse L. Martin was taking a medical leave of absence from “The Flash” due to a back injury he sustained during the summer hiatus. The injury affected his ability to perform, which was noticeable in the early episodes of the show’s fifth season, where he was often seen sitting or leaning on objects. The production team accommodated his condition until he could take time off to fully recover.
Martin’s absence was explained within the show’s storyline, and his character was said to be away visiting family. After several months, he recovered and returned to the series, resuming his role as a series regular. His injury was not related to his face, and any changes in his appearance on the show were not due to an injury but could be attributed to normal aging or other non-injury-related factors.