Ouch. Yep, male face smoosh. One of our breeder male retics does it too. A few people have reported that cluttering up the enclosure helps distract them while they investigate the changes, but only for a while.

Otherwise all you can do really is manage it by giving him lots of exercise, and apply topical ointment to the area to help it heal. What did the vet give you?

Alternatively, you can get him a girlfriend...