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Broke Nose 3/2/11 - How Soon Can I Have Rhinoplasty?

asked 1 year ago by Columbia6571 in Columbia, SC
Latest answer by Paul E. Kelly, MD
Question viewed 356 times
Tags: age 18-24, female, timing

I am 18/f. I broke my nose a few weeks ago and am really looking forward to my septorhinoplasty. I asked my ENT when I could get the procedures done and he said that I must wait at least 4 months for my nose to heal, which means I can't have surgery until June or July. If my nose is healing quickly, could I get it done much sooner, like in May? I really just want this overwith so I can enjoy my summer before college. I meet with my plastic surgeon this Thursday. Thanks!

12 answers to Broke Nose 3/2/11 - How Soon Can I Have Rhinoplasty?

Rhinoplasty after Broken Nose

If the accident caused only displacement of the nasal bones, the bones can be repositioned with a limited procedure within 2 weeks of your accident. If you need or want more refinement, wait 6-8 weeks. Depending on what is done to fix your nose there may be some restrictions on your activities this summer.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

The Timing Of Septorhinoplasty After A Fracture Depends On Numerous Factors

While plastic surgeons will have preferences in timing about a rhinoplasty after a nasal fracture, the most important step is to see what the nose looks like after the swelling from the fracture has subsided. That will take about 6 weeks to have an accurate view of what your nose looks like. If it is just fixing the fracture, then you can go ahead and do it at that point. If the rhinoplasty is going to be more complex and complete, the timing may be longer based on your rate of healing and... more

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon

www.eppleyplasticsurgery.com

Treating the fractured nose and Rhinoplasty

Having Rhinoplasty surgery after a fracture depends on the amount of swelling and trauma to the nose. When the bones are displaced and crooked sometimes it is best to do it immediately. If their is extreme swelling in the tissues I would suggest four to six weeks after your injury so you should be fine to proceed with your surgery. This will allow you ample time for some post operative healing prior to departing for college. Be careful while enjoying your summer and protect your new nose.... more

Michael Elam, MD
Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon

How Soon Can I Have Rhinoplasty?

I agree that unless it is a compound fracture and extremely swollen, you should be safe to have your surgery in 4-6 weeks after your injury. Ask your plastic surgeon for advice on timing.

Amy T. Bandy, DO
Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon

You may be a candidate for Rhinoplasty Surgery around 6 weeks after your nasal trauma.

I read your concern. In most cases of nasal trauma, swelling and bruising is almost gone in a month. I think it's prudent to heal from your nasal trauma before proceeding with your Rhinoplasty Surgery. It should be ok to proceed with your rhinoplasty by the middle of April if your trauma was 3/2. All the best with your surgery. I hope this is helpful for you. Regards from NJ:

Eric M. Joseph, MD
West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.ericmjoseph.com

Treating broken noses and possible rhinoplasty

Each surgeon has their own particular approach to how they treat broken noses. If the only problem is shifting of the nasal bones to the side, they can be repositioned by what we call a "closed reduction." Unless you are seen right after trauma, the nose is usually too swollen to do this right away. However, after about two weeks, the bones start to heal so the ideal time is somewhere between 3 days and 2 weeks. If there is a simultaneous deviated septum, cartilage heals... more

Steven J. Pearlman, MD
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

Fractured nose and rhinoplasty

Dear Columbia - thanks for your question - I think that most would agree that waiting for the majority of fracture healing to be complete (4-6 weeks) prior to a formal rhinoplasty (nose job) is in your best interest. The healing of the nose is an unpredictable process and this is one reason that the Rhinoplasty is the most difficult operation we as Plastic and Facial Plastic Surgeons perform. Once the injury from the fracture is healed, the rhinoplasty which is in and of... more

Paul E. Kelly, MD
Hamptons Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty about 3 weeks after surgery

After a broken nose, patients have 2 options. Option 1 is to do a closed reduction. This merely puts the bones back to their original location. The advantages with this is that it can be done quickly and within 7 days after the accident. The disadvantage with this is that the technique is not exactly predictable. I find that a septorhinoplasty is more predictable and gives much more reproducible results. I would undertake such a procedure about 4 weeks... more

Raghu Athre, MD
Houston Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.athresurgical.com

Rhinoplasty after fracture.

It is best to wait til the swelling goes down and this is 4-6 weeks. Your surgeon should be able to see what is what then.

Toby Mayer, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty after fracture

Your doctor is correct to wait at least 4 months. I personally like to wait about 6 months to insure everything is healed. If you perform rhinoplasty at this point, you may have problems with loose nasal bones etc..

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty with a broken nose

Surgeons will have preferences concerning the timing of rhinoplasty after a nasal fracture and there is no simple right or wrong answer. After nasal fracture we like to complete reduction within a week, and feel that rhinoplasty can be performed to reduce the hump, shape the tip, etc, at the same time. If the early window is missed we like all of the swelling from the fracture to be down. This may take a month for some, perhaps two for others. Four months is long time to wait with a crooked... more

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery) after broken nose.

Rhinoplasty (nose job) after a broken nose (nasal fracture) is all about timing. If the bones are displaced and crooked initially, a closed reduction of the fracture may be a good option to reposition the bones in the fist 2-3 weeks after the injury. If your concerns are strictly functional and the surgery is for breathing, your surgery can be performed as early as 3 months after surgery. However, if your concerns are cosmetic and you want to make specific changes to the... more