Had a nose injury within the last week and have a deviated septum as a result. Would a closed nasal reduction fix a deviated septum? My nasal fracture is undisplaced.

Hello and thank you for your question. A closed nasal reduction aims to reposition displaced nasal bones. If your septum is also deviated, you may consider septoplasty +/- rhinoplasty at a later date. Most surgeons advise waiting 6 months from most recent trauma before doing this procedure. Best of luck!

An internal nasal exam would need to be done to determine the deviated septum. There’s a good chance that is you have a septal deviation it was there before the injury

Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your description, a septoplasty is likely a better option for you. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified rhinoplasty surgeon who can evaluate you in person. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Can a closed nasal reduction fix a deviated septum or is it just for fractures?

Can a closed nasal reduction fix a deviated septum or is it just for fractures?

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