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Can I Re-Break My Nose For Aesthetic Results At-Home?
Hello my name is Christina and I broke my nose about 6 months ago, I didn't even know it was broke,I ended up not seeing a doctor and it healed crooked.Im a 22 year old college student so i can't really spend 5,000 dollars to get it straightened,however my boyfreind broke his nose 4 years ago and he perfectly straightened it himself his was alot worse.I'm thinking about rebreaking it and having him straighten it because it's embarrising.If i do would i have to rebreak the exact same area?
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ChristinaBrooks
in chicago,illinois
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Breaking your own nose is not advised
Although your boyfriend was able to reposition his nose, it is likely he did it when his nose was already mobile. In addition, he was lucky. Your nose is healed into its new position at this point. By attempting to break your own nose, you run the real risk of making it worse and even creating additional problems with breathing (not sure if you have it now). Instead, you would really benefit from a skilled physician specializing in rhinoplasty who can precisely make bony cuts (osteotomies)...
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Rebreaking nose
If you are thinking of rebreaking your own nose or having your boyfriend do it......please think again its a very bad idea.
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Can I re break my nose at home, myself?
You're kidding me, right? You want to break your own nose and then ask your boyfriend to jam the nasal bones back toether because you think this is a good way for you to get a straight and normal looking nose? There are so many things wrong with this logic that I'm at a loss at where to even start.
You have no idea of what type of trauma you'd cause by breaking your own nose.
Why would you sunject yourself to that kind of pain?
What makes you...
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Breaking nose
Do not attempt to do this. At this time you need a controlled osteotomy. Try and find a teaching hospital and see if thay will do this at little or no cost. Also, check out your insurance
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Do-It- Yourself Nose surgery is NOT a Bright Idea
Regarding - "I broke my nose about 6 months ago, I didn't even know it was broke,I ended up not seeing a doctor and it healed crooked.Im a 22 year old college student so i can't really spend 5,000 dollars to get it straightened,however my boyfreind broke his nose 4 years ago and he perfectly straightened it himself his was alot worse.I'm thinking about rebreaking it and having him straighten it because it's embarrising.If i do would i have to rebreak the exact same...
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Breaking Nose at Home to Straighten Crooked Nose
Hi Christina,
LOL!!!! What's next, open heart surgery at home? Unless your boyfriend is a board certified rhinoplasty specialist, I would avoid rebreaking your nose. I see that you are a college student, perhaps a course in common sense this upcoming semester. You should look into the nearest medical school or training hospital where even the young residents will have a lifetime's more experience fixing broken noses than you boyfriend. ...
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Breaking your nose at home for aesthetic results
Absolutely do not do this. Aesthetic rhinoplasty can be a challenge in the first place. Trying to break it at home in the hope of making it better is ill advised and just plain dumb, (sorry to be so blunt). Your risk of hurting yourself and creating a more complex problem is high. Your chances of making it look better are about zero. Please go to a board certified Otolaryngologist (ENT) or Plastic Surgeon. Let them evaluate what your situation is, both...
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Don't personally try to rebreak your nose at home!
You know the warning that you frequently hear or read about concerning actions or activities that are not safe or not recommended for untrained individuals: "Do not try this at home"? This applies to your proposition regarding re-breaking your nose to straighten it our.
DON'T do it! There are many reasons for this which include significant injury to yourself, creating more severe and complex deformities and a 0% likelihood that you will correct the problem on your own...
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Breaking nose is not a replacement for rhinoplasty
Absolutely do not attempt to break your nose and re-straighten it. The appearance would most likely be worse and you could hurt yourself in the interim and cause more permanent problems. Wait until after college and have your nose done by a good qualified board certified surgeon. If you broke your nose before and you have insurance and the fracture has caused any breathing problems your insurance company may take care of a portion of the procedure. If it is just cosmetic then you would be...
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Broken nose and Rhinoplasty
Dear Christina, do not attempt to re-break your nose. The chance that you will improve the appearance of your nose is close to 0%. The likely hood that you will injure yourself and make the appearance worse are very high. Wait until you have the funds available and have a board certified plastic surgeon examine your nose to see if a rhinoplasty would be in your best interest.
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