I am 34 F and have a Roman nose with a dorsal hump + deviated septum. I broke my nose 2 days ago, and I’m really stressed about this, since I was planning on getting a rhinoplasty before my wedding next year. The thought of getting two separate nasal surgeries within a year sounds horrible. I know insurance won’t cover the cosmetic portion, but is it even possible do a septoplasty and/or rhinoplasty during a reconstructive surgery?
August 24, 2023
Answer: Not Generally Recommended Hello, I'm sorry to hear about the accident. Others may differ, but I generally do not recommend a cosmetic rhinoplasty in the setting of recent nasal trauma. (I just reduced a nasal fracture on a young man 3 days ago and he asked me the same question). Rhinoplasty is a challenging and meticulous surgery, and anyone undergoing this operation wants the absolute best possible outcome. Nasal trauma can destabilize the nasal bones, cause swelling, etc that would make surgery technically more difficult. I may doubt my ability to judge symmetry, for example. I advise to reduce the fracture(s) so the nose heals in its best form, and then usually waiting 6 months to a year before secondary rhinoplasty.
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August 24, 2023
Answer: Not Generally Recommended Hello, I'm sorry to hear about the accident. Others may differ, but I generally do not recommend a cosmetic rhinoplasty in the setting of recent nasal trauma. (I just reduced a nasal fracture on a young man 3 days ago and he asked me the same question). Rhinoplasty is a challenging and meticulous surgery, and anyone undergoing this operation wants the absolute best possible outcome. Nasal trauma can destabilize the nasal bones, cause swelling, etc that would make surgery technically more difficult. I may doubt my ability to judge symmetry, for example. I advise to reduce the fracture(s) so the nose heals in its best form, and then usually waiting 6 months to a year before secondary rhinoplasty.
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August 24, 2023
Answer: Rhinoplasty after nasal fracture: Rhinoplasty after nasal fracture: if you have a displaced nasal fracture it should be set and casted within a week or 10 days from the injury. This is a rather minimal procedure which often simply requires pushing the bones back into place with some sedation. This would have to be allowed to completely heal, with complete resolution of the swelling and inflammation before undertaking a Rhinoplasty or septoRhinoplasty. This period of time would be a minimum of three months, but preferably more like 4 to 6 months. This still leaves you time to have the rhinoplasty or septorhinoplasty and be fairly well healed in time for a wedding a year from now.
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August 24, 2023
Answer: Rhinoplasty after nasal fracture: Rhinoplasty after nasal fracture: if you have a displaced nasal fracture it should be set and casted within a week or 10 days from the injury. This is a rather minimal procedure which often simply requires pushing the bones back into place with some sedation. This would have to be allowed to completely heal, with complete resolution of the swelling and inflammation before undertaking a Rhinoplasty or septoRhinoplasty. This period of time would be a minimum of three months, but preferably more like 4 to 6 months. This still leaves you time to have the rhinoplasty or septorhinoplasty and be fairly well healed in time for a wedding a year from now.
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