Does Nose Cartilage Heal Itself?

asked 2 years ago by Angela1013 in Brooklyn, New York
Latest answer by Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS
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Tags: cartilage, healing

I was recently punched in the face and although I was not hit in the nose, the mid side of my nose on the cartilage seems a little dented. Will this heal or should I consider getting the dent fixed?

5 answers to Does Nose Cartilage Heal Itself?

Hit in face and now node has a dent?

Your nose had to have some impact or the cartilage would not have been affected. The cartilage will heal and the swelling will go down for several months after the injury. The dent may become less or more noticeable at that time but why not wait 6 months to see how it all turns out before having anything done?

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

drfrancispalmer.com

Nose Surgery

Allow some time (about 6 months) to see how it heals. A minor dent might benefit from a non surgical rhinoplasty.

Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS
West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

Dent in nose

If all you have is a superficial dent, the easiest way to address this is by using filler material such as Radiesse or Restylane. You should have a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon or ENT to verify that there is no internal or structural damage.

Robert L. Kraft, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

www.foresthillsplasticsurgery.com

Traumatic Dent in Nasal Cartialge

After a traumatic injury to the cartilage of the nose, it is doubtful that the cartialge will regenerate itself. You can either fill in the dent with a filler such as Radiesse or a hyaluronic acid (Restylane, Juvederm, Perlane). This is easily done in an office setting with a little local anesthesia with minimal recovery. However, if this does not work or you do not want to deal with the periodic injections, then a small surgical procedure with a cartilage graft can be done. Usually, a... more

Julio F. Gallo, MD
Miami Facial Plastic Surgeon

Get Evaluated for a Non-surgical Rhinoplasty.

Dear Angela, A slight dent in your nose after a trauma can usually be improved with an injectable filler and topical anesthetic. There is no downtime, and the procedure is painless. I attached a link to my photos of non-surgical rhinoplasty. Filling in small dents in the nose without surgery are commonly performed procedures. I don't think you'll see improvement without any intervention. Let me know if I could be of further assistance to you. Best regards.

Eric M. Joseph, MD
West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon

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