Hello, on the 4th of January I was in a car accident and broke my nose (minor nasal pyramid displacement). I went to an ENT specialist and he scheduled a closed reduction for one week after the accident - unfortunately, he encountered some difficulty during the reduction and couldn't properly set it back in place. I'm now looking to have whatever operation necessary to fix the issue. My question is, how long must I wait after closed reduction to have rhinoplasty to fix any assymetry? Thank you.
Answers (12)
From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
February 4, 2013
Answer: Timing of rhinoplasty following a nasal fracture
Photos would really be necessary to help provide you with advice. A hump would not just reappear if there was no trauma to the nose or if there was no swelling present. In general, the nose can change throughout the healing process. The final result may not be evident for 18-24 months following...
You have had lots of nose procedures and at some point you need to consider that certain goals can and can not be reached without damaging the underlying structure of the nose. There are things about your nose that could be improved, but I would not go near an in-experienced nasal surgeon. This...
Based on the photos you submitted, the biggest difference between one year ago and today appears to be the lighting in the submitted photo. You do appear to have some asymmetry in your lower lateral cartilage which creates the external asymmetry that you note. This can be improved with a...
