About 3 days ago I got hit with a phone straight to my nose. Would rhinoplasty help if the damage is permanent? (Photo)

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3 days ago I got hit with a phone straight to my nose and it bled for about a minute. It hurt with the shock but not much after. The bridge of my nose is a bit swollen. I've also noticed the right side of the bridge is a lot more tender and swollen compared to the left side, I can breathe fine. I've always had a straight nose but after this incident I wonder if a rhinoplasty would help if the damage is permanent?? What should I do?

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you very much for sharing your concerns with us.In this regard, I suggest perform a Closed Rhinoplasty (without visible scars) to treat the tip, base and nasal bridge.With this procedure you get a delicate nose, better harmonize with your other facial features.Respectfully,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

William Portuese, MD · Answer

A rhinoplasty procedure is only performed after the nose was fractured and displaced, and  it caused a permanent displacement. It's  best to wait for the swelling to subside, before making a decision about surgery. Also important to make sure you have the internal and external components of the nose evaluated by an ENT/ facial plastic surgeon with x-rays to document the extent of the nasal fracture. Sometimes  the septum becomes fractured and twisted  inside the nose, which is known as a a deviated nasal septum  and may need to be fixed as well. For more information about repairing a broken nose, please see link and the video below

Daniel Greenwald, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

If your breathing is good and there is not a gross displacement of the nose then you have to just wait and see how things look after several weeks of recovery.  It is unlikely that you sustained any permanent damage (black eyes? significant distortion of facial features?).  Wait a minimum of 6 weeks and the assess your nasal contours.  If you see something that is different than before the trauma find a surgeon Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery for an opinion on rhinoplasty.

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