How Difficult is It to Fix Broken Nose Tip?

Your complaint is a common one after septal injury, fracture or hematome.  This is a relatively common problem.  In general several steps are required to reverse the twisting caused by post traumatic healing/scarring.  Firstly a separation of components must be performed.  This means separation of the four major shaping cartilages from eachother and from the septum.  Once they are relieved from the scarring and pressures exerted on eachother they can be assessed for form and needed interventions.  the next step is to relieve distorting pressures from the central septum.  this is achieved with what is commonly referred to as a submucous resection.  the central septum is removed leaving the structurally important parts intact.  sometimes this intervention alone is enogh to straighten the nose and repositioning of the four major cartilages is all that is necessary.  Other times, the removed piece of septum must be carved into batton grafts and sewed to the septum to straighten it.  Additional grafts may be necessary to achieve adequate and centralized tip projection.  A well trained plastic and reconstructive surgeon should be able to deliver you beautiful results.  I hope this helps!

 

 

All the best,

 

Rian A. Maercks M.D.

It is certainly common to fracture cartilage independently of the nasal bones during an accident involving the nose. This can cause the nasal tip to be twisted and appear very asymmetric. The septum and tip cartilages can be broken, twisted, and warped over time from a nasal injury. Very frequently structural cartilage grafts are harvested from the inside of the nose and placed internally to augment the twisted portion of the nose to create more symmetry. This also usually allows for better breathing. Occasionally, the nasal bones will need to be broken as well if they are twisted and fractured.

If the tip of your nose is deviated after nasal trauma, it could be from a septal fracture. You should consult a board-certified, experienced Rhinoplasty specialist to diagnose your problem, and make specific recommendations.
I hope this is helpful for you.