Hello I am 17 but had a sport-related injury( a dodge ball) to my nose when I was in the 3rd grade and it wasn't obvious at the time with the swelling so no one made it a big deal. In the years that follow I begain to notice my nose become a different shape and has gotten harder to breathe right especially when sick.now my nose has changed so much that it has made me insecure. I cannot wear glasses due to the bump that has formed in those years. Please help. I will greatly appreciate it.
Answer: I had my rhinoplasty 20 years after my accident. Dear Morabis18; Certainly, young men have multiple injuries to their faces in athletic contests. Your case is not unusual. For instance, I broke my nose playing soccer when I was 17. But I had a rhinoplasty at age 38 because by that time, I got tired of looking at the bump on my nose, the slight crookedness and the bulbous tip.I am glad I had it done. Having rhinoplasty was one of the best decisions I've ever made. If you are not comfortable with your appearance or you are having an issue with poorly fitting glasses, you have several good reasons to seek consultation for cosmetic surgery. Now is the time, because at 17, you are healthy and it is very appropriate because it is unlikely your face will change. Your adolescence is complete. Study the subject of rhinoplasty. Consult with surgeons whose practice is primarily rhinoplasty. Visit my and other doctors' websites who are similarly specialized, and you will learn a lot. There is a lot of good information out there and it's all free. I am a big fan of cosmetic surgery books. I wrote two books (listed below) for prospective patients just like you to bring patients up to speed, learn the right questions and learn in depth about the subject. Other doctors also have written books. When you check out the websites, look for websites with a lot of before and after photos. See if you can detect how natural the noses look. When noses look natural, you will understand why patients are happy. Computer imaging should be a very important part of your consultation. You need to see what the doctor believes can be delivered and you need to be comfortable with what you see. Ask to see other examples of other patients who have had the same nose issues as you. The consultation process is extremely important, so you want to do it well. You will learn from each consultation so take notes. Bring a friend or family member with you, because the more eyes and ears you have in the room, the more information you will take home. Best wishes, Robert Kotler, MD, FACS Over 4,500 nasal procedures performed Author, SECRETS OF A BEVERLY HILLS COSMETIC SURGEON Author, THE ESSENTIAL COSMETIC SURGERY COMPANION
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CONTACT NOW Answer: I had my rhinoplasty 20 years after my accident. Dear Morabis18; Certainly, young men have multiple injuries to their faces in athletic contests. Your case is not unusual. For instance, I broke my nose playing soccer when I was 17. But I had a rhinoplasty at age 38 because by that time, I got tired of looking at the bump on my nose, the slight crookedness and the bulbous tip.I am glad I had it done. Having rhinoplasty was one of the best decisions I've ever made. If you are not comfortable with your appearance or you are having an issue with poorly fitting glasses, you have several good reasons to seek consultation for cosmetic surgery. Now is the time, because at 17, you are healthy and it is very appropriate because it is unlikely your face will change. Your adolescence is complete. Study the subject of rhinoplasty. Consult with surgeons whose practice is primarily rhinoplasty. Visit my and other doctors' websites who are similarly specialized, and you will learn a lot. There is a lot of good information out there and it's all free. I am a big fan of cosmetic surgery books. I wrote two books (listed below) for prospective patients just like you to bring patients up to speed, learn the right questions and learn in depth about the subject. Other doctors also have written books. When you check out the websites, look for websites with a lot of before and after photos. See if you can detect how natural the noses look. When noses look natural, you will understand why patients are happy. Computer imaging should be a very important part of your consultation. You need to see what the doctor believes can be delivered and you need to be comfortable with what you see. Ask to see other examples of other patients who have had the same nose issues as you. The consultation process is extremely important, so you want to do it well. You will learn from each consultation so take notes. Bring a friend or family member with you, because the more eyes and ears you have in the room, the more information you will take home. Best wishes, Robert Kotler, MD, FACS Over 4,500 nasal procedures performed Author, SECRETS OF A BEVERLY HILLS COSMETIC SURGEON Author, THE ESSENTIAL COSMETIC SURGERY COMPANION
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Answer: You can repair damage done to your nose years later It usually is possible to treat the effects of prior nasal injury (fracture or other trauma) years after the incident. There are many aspects to rhinoplasty surgery including the issues you're having with breathing that should be evaluated. Your surgeon would ultimately need to examine your nose, including the inside to assess what is going on and what can be done to repair the damage.You can check out my web reference link below to read more about nasal hump removal and to see some before and after photos of other rhinoplasty patients.
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Answer: You can repair damage done to your nose years later It usually is possible to treat the effects of prior nasal injury (fracture or other trauma) years after the incident. There are many aspects to rhinoplasty surgery including the issues you're having with breathing that should be evaluated. Your surgeon would ultimately need to examine your nose, including the inside to assess what is going on and what can be done to repair the damage.You can check out my web reference link below to read more about nasal hump removal and to see some before and after photos of other rhinoplasty patients.
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June 24, 2014
Answer: Rhinoplasty for broken nose repair Rhinoplasty for broken nose repair can be performed many years later after the injury. Medial and lateral osteotomies of the nasal bones will be required the straight and narrow the bridge line. The hump can be shaved off which is composed of both bone and cartilage. Sometimes a cartilaginous spreader graft is inserted on the concave side to give symmetry and improved breathing. Fracturing of the septum creates a deviated nasal septum which also must be repaired to improve breathing. For many examples of crooked nose repair, please see the link below
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Answer: Rhinoplasty for broken nose repair Rhinoplasty for broken nose repair can be performed many years later after the injury. Medial and lateral osteotomies of the nasal bones will be required the straight and narrow the bridge line. The hump can be shaved off which is composed of both bone and cartilage. Sometimes a cartilaginous spreader graft is inserted on the concave side to give symmetry and improved breathing. Fracturing of the septum creates a deviated nasal septum which also must be repaired to improve breathing. For many examples of crooked nose repair, please see the link below
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January 17, 2014
Answer: Can a broken nose be repaired years after incident? Although pictures or an exam would be helpful, you would probably benefit from rhinoplasty. Find a board certified plastic surgeon who performs hundreds of rhinoplasties and rhinoplasty revisions each year. Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can deliver the results. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
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Answer: Can a broken nose be repaired years after incident? Although pictures or an exam would be helpful, you would probably benefit from rhinoplasty. Find a board certified plastic surgeon who performs hundreds of rhinoplasties and rhinoplasty revisions each year. Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can deliver the results. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
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January 17, 2014
Answer: Fractured nose repair can be done years later. Fractured nose repair can be done years later based on my 35 years of doing this. Select a very experienced rhinoplasty surgeon who does natural noses.
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Answer: Fractured nose repair can be done years later. Fractured nose repair can be done years later based on my 35 years of doing this. Select a very experienced rhinoplasty surgeon who does natural noses.
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