I tripped and fell on my face. No bleeding, but a little swelling and lots of pain. Can it be broken or just bruised? (photo)

The exact name is not  as important as understanding why there is a linear indentation at the tip of the nose.  The indentation is simply a gap between the right and left alar cartilages as they meet (or barely) meet at the center of the tip of the nose.  An open rhinoplasty which allows exp...

There are a lot of things that can contribute to swelling after rhinoplasty.  Increased solutes in the blood such as salt and sugar can certainly contribute to this.  More importantly, if you are diabetic, it is very important to keep your sugars under control and high sugar can lead to p...

An in person exam is needed to determine if the nose is broken.   If you do not notice anything different and have no difficulty breathing, there is probably nothing that needs to be done.

The quotes you will receive for the cost of a rhinoplasty will vary widely. They are dependent on the experience of the surgeon, the type of anesthesia, and geographic location.   The fee you may also vary depending on whether or not the surgery is performed in an ambulatory surgery center, o...

Click on the "Web reference" link, just below my response, or go here: FacialSurgery.com/RealSelf/RealSelf_lookitscrystal.html I made a couple of computer morphs of your nose, and animations of the morphs, to show the changes that are possible for your nose in truly expert hands. The main ...

Thank you for your question and photographs.It is important to consult with your surgeon about any questions or concerns you may have so they can give you a physical examination. You are extremely early in your recovery period and your nose will begin healing and changing, this will continue...