What Should I Do Next to Correct my Daughters Nose ?

My 8 yr old broke her nose last Monday, visited the ER and seen the ENT Thursday. Today is Tuesday and she had her " corrective surgery" completed by the ENT. She had a commuted fracture with right displacement. The cast it packed it and sent us on our way. This evening the cast slid right off her face. He used 2 pieces of tape and casting just over the bridge of the nose. Now the nose appears to be displaced again. Any suggestions on how to proceed ???

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3 Doctor Answers | Asked by Momma in Pa in South Western Pennsylvania

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What Should I Do Next to Correct my Daughters Nose ?

It is hard to know whether the deviation that you're seeing is related to the fractures or due to swelling from the injury and subsequent surgery. I would recommend that you get followup with your daughter's surgeon ASAP for re-evaluation. They will be able to evaluate her nose and determine what course of action to follow. I hope this information is helpful. Stephen Weber, M.D. Lone Tree Facial Plastic Surgeon

Duaghter's broken nose

You should simply call your surgeon and get in to see him/her.Unless the nose is really badly broken I would probably not do anything too aggressive. If there is any residual irregularity you can deal with it when sh'e older and after her facr has finished growing.