How Long Does a Broken Nose Take to Heal?

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Latest answer by Pramit Malhotra, MD
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assuming the fracture is straight and minor, and doesn't need to be reset, how long does it take a broken nose to heal?

11 answers to How Long Does a Broken Nose Take to Heal?

Nasal fractures take six weeks to heal

After rhinoplasty, where we have manipulated the nasal bones, we consider the nasal bones strong enough to withstand a blow six weeks after surgery. This allows the nasal bones to gain enough strength to withstand all the normal bumps a nose might experience in daily life.

Pramit Malhotra, MD
Ann Arbor Plastic Surgeon

How long for a broken nose to heal

The time for healing with a broken nose is dependent on the severity of the fracture. Usually, a fractured nasal bone will heal in 2-3 weeks, which is the window to perform a closed reduction and move the nasal bones back into normal position.

Etai Funk, MD
Houston Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.funkfacialplastics.com

Healing of a broken nose

Bones are considered broken for a period of four weeks. Any activity that can traumatize your nose in my opinion should be avoided for that period. You can walk use an elliptical but, that is probably about it. Trauma during this period could displace a fracture that is currently in position,

Roger J. Friedman, MD
Bethesda Plastic Surgeon

Healing of a broken nose

In your case I would suggest refraining from any potentially traumatic activity for six weeks. You should have adequate healing of the nasal bones by then. Wishing you all the best, Tal Raine MD FACS

Talmage J. Raine, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

A broken nose will be stable in just a few days but swelling might persist for months.

With simple, non-displaced fractures of the nose, the pieces are generally pretty stable in a few days. Making a decision to repair any cosmetic damage caused by the fracture should be put off for several months.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

A broken nose can take six weeks to three months to heal

A broken nose will take 6 weeks to 3 months depending upon the severity of the fracture, If a fracture is communuited or shattered like an eggshell gets broken, than around three months, if it is a single fracture closer to 6 weeks.

Andrew Jacono, MD
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

Depends on severity of fracture

If there is a minimal fracture and the nose is straight, it is only a minor fracture and the bones are not displaced, it does not need to be reset. If it is fractured and displaced, it will need to be reset with formal surgery, osteotomies, and a cast across the nose.

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

It often takes a few weeks for broken nose to heal

When a nose is broken it can take 4-8 weeks for the bones to solidy enough to tolerate pressure. You need to avoid wearing eyeglasses or sunglasses during this time if the bones are mobile as the pressure of the nose pads may cause a shift in the bone position. Careful physician directed molding of the nose may be necessary to get the best cosmetic outcome. Good luck.

Manish H. Shah, MD
Denver Plastic Surgeon

Broken nose takes a few weeks to heal

Hi, Assuming that, it takes two to three weeks to heal enough to feel better. It could take a couple of months to fully heal. You should definitely see a plastic surgeon to get properly assessed and see which part of your nose (bone, upper or lower cartilage) might actually be broken. They will also look at your septum, which is on the inside. Thank you for you question. Have a great day!

Sam Speron, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

2-3 weeks.

Usually we have to use a chisel to re-break a nose that has been fractured 2-3 weeks before. So it is quite solid and would take a lot of force to break it again.