Hi I am a boy and I am 18 years old. When I was 15 years i broke my nose and it became Crooked, now I want a rhinoplasty to fix it. But I have heard that a nose that was been broken in the teenage years is more difficult to correct in the adulthood, is it true? will this nasal fracture in the teenage years, have an effect on a rhinoplasty in the adulthood?
March 1, 2014
Answer: Previous nasal fracture A previous nasal bone or septal fracture (broken nose) can increase the complexity of rhinoplasty surgery. However, if you are having surgery years after the injury, the broken bone or cartilage has healed itself rendering it more predictable to manipulate during surgery. In some instances, a broken nose that results in severe deformity of the bones or cartilages may require more complex maneuvers during rhinoplasty to straighten or support the nose. That being said, most surgeons that perform rhinoplasty frequently will be able to adjust their technique for any underlying deformities they find during surgery. You should consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your goals for surgery and also your concerns given your previous history of nasal trauma.
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March 1, 2014
Answer: Previous nasal fracture A previous nasal bone or septal fracture (broken nose) can increase the complexity of rhinoplasty surgery. However, if you are having surgery years after the injury, the broken bone or cartilage has healed itself rendering it more predictable to manipulate during surgery. In some instances, a broken nose that results in severe deformity of the bones or cartilages may require more complex maneuvers during rhinoplasty to straighten or support the nose. That being said, most surgeons that perform rhinoplasty frequently will be able to adjust their technique for any underlying deformities they find during surgery. You should consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your goals for surgery and also your concerns given your previous history of nasal trauma.
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February 28, 2014
Answer: Will a broken nose from my teenage years make rhinoplasty difficult... Terminology can be confusing when it comes to nasal surgery. A broken nose doesn't need rhinoplasty, it simply needs an open reduction of the nasal fracture to straighten it. If you have other concerns about the nose like a bump or wide tip, then rhinoplasty can be performed at the same time. It is not necessarily more difficult to correct a broken nose in adulthood as compared to the teenage years. If you are in a lot of contact sports I would suggest waiting until that is over unless you are having problems breathing. Be sure to see a plastic surgeon who specializes in nasal fracture repair and rhinoplasty when considering surgery.
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February 28, 2014
Answer: Will a broken nose from my teenage years make rhinoplasty difficult... Terminology can be confusing when it comes to nasal surgery. A broken nose doesn't need rhinoplasty, it simply needs an open reduction of the nasal fracture to straighten it. If you have other concerns about the nose like a bump or wide tip, then rhinoplasty can be performed at the same time. It is not necessarily more difficult to correct a broken nose in adulthood as compared to the teenage years. If you are in a lot of contact sports I would suggest waiting until that is over unless you are having problems breathing. Be sure to see a plastic surgeon who specializes in nasal fracture repair and rhinoplasty when considering surgery.
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