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A remote history of a broken nose (7 years) could be the source of recurrent pain. As the weather and humidity levels change, old healed fractures can swell and cause pain. 7 years is a very long time though. It's more likely due to seasonal allergies, recurrent trauma to the nose or underlying sinus issues. I would consult with a board certified plastic surgeon for advice and treatment if necessary.
A broken nose can cause a deviated septum and bone spur formation the internal portion of the nose which can lead to headaches. Chronic sinusitis can also cause facial headaches as well. Best to perform a CAT scan of your nose and sinuses to delineate extent of the facial headaches and any associated deviated septum. A closed rhinoplasty approach is considered cosmetic and can straighten the crooked nose. Please see the link below for examples of how we have repaired a crooked/ broken nose
If you have developed sore in the nose or sinus recently, chances are you have a new problem not related to your nasal fracture of seven years ago. Best to see you primary doctor or ENT to sort things out.
Might be related in that it may have caused a septal deviation that now contributes to sinusitis. You may want to see an ENT Surgeon for evaluation.
A nose will feel stiff after rhinoplasty and even more so if cartilage grafting to the tip area was used. If no grafting was placed, your nose will soften up and begin to feel more natural around 6 months post op. Give it time and it will feel better. With cartilage grafting in the tip, the...
The bridge of your nose should likely not be affected by a septoplasty. I would discuss the matter again with your surgeon. If you are not comfortable, I would seek a second opinion. I would hold off injecting with steroids until a clear explanation has been obtained.
Nasal tip droop when smiling is usually caused by muscular contraction, and can be corrected by weakening or cutting that muscle. Sometimes this can be performed under local anesthesia in the office if no other maneuvers are needed (a physical exam is necessary to determine this)....
Both of these specialties are trained to fix a broken nose. It is important that your surgeon whether ENT or Plastic Surgeon is comfortable fixing broken noses and has done many of them. Good luck and good healing.
There is some hereditary component of facial development but trauma can play a role as well. Whether hereditary or not, rhinoplasty surgery can be customized to remodel your features as needed.
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