If nose is straight after fracture-- but there is a bump - is closed nasal reduction w/general anesthesia necessary? (photo)

January 5, 2016
Asked By:brokennose12 in Boston, MA

7 days ago I fainted and fractured my nose, fracture/break was confirmed by a CT scan in the ER. ENT suggested that because I complained of a bump on one side of my nose general anesthesia and resetting - what I assume is closed nasal reduction would be needed. I my question is that since my nose does not appear crooked to me and my biggest concern is the bump where a cut is, could this bump be temporary and something that is coming up because of the fracture healing? Congestion comes and goes

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January 7, 2016

Answer: Closed Reduction After Nasal Fracture

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Frank P. Fechner, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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January 7, 2016

Answer: Closed Reduction After Nasal Fracture

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Frank P. Fechner, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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January 17, 2016

Answer: No closed reduction is needed.

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 17, 2016

Answer: No closed reduction is needed.

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 10, 2016

Answer: Nasal fracture

Samir Undavia, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
January 10, 2016

Answer: Nasal fracture

Samir Undavia, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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January 7, 2016

Answer: Closed rhinoplasty, some advices:

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January 7, 2016

Answer: Closed reduction of the nose and nasal hump

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January 7, 2016

Answer: Closed reduction of the nose and nasal hump

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