My nose was broken in a fight. It is now flat on the upper ridge. Can my nose be fixed?

 I would need to see photographs but a rhinoplasty is needed to repair a broken nose. At the same time other changes can be made if necessary to give you a more attractive nose. See a very experienced rhinoplasty surgeon who's results look natural.

Thank you for your question.  A broken nose can be repaired and the level and amount of repair depends on how much time has lapsed since the injury; what has physically happened to the underlying structures; what cosmetic defects do you see; and what functional problems are occurring.  If you can, get an evaluation by a Facial Plastic Surgeon to evaluate the septum and breathing problems and take it from there.  Yes, there are many ways to repair your nose, but start with the exam by a professional.Good luck!

 A rhinoplasty can accomplish fixing a broken nose. Osteotomies are performed to straighten the broken and crooked nasal bones. Cartilage grafting techniques, such as a spreader graft are also used when the upper lateral cartilages have been fractured off the nasal bones. Also important to evaluate the internal portion of the nose since many times the septum becomes fractured, also known as a deviated nasal septum. Repairing a broken nose is very difficult procedure, so choose your surgeon very widely based on experience

Fixing a nose that was just broken versus one that was injured weeks, months, or years ago are very different things.  If you had your nose injured recently (days), get in immediately to a plastic surgeon or ENT facial plastic surgeon, as the correction now will usually be quick, cheap, and predictable.  If this is not a fresh injury, a secondary rhinoplasty will be needed: not quick, not cheap, and less predictable.

I would suggest you find a plastic
surgeon with extensive nasal surgery experience who is certified by the
American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the American Society
for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) or a facial plastic surgeon (ENT) that you
trust and are comfortable with. You should discuss your concerns with that
surgeon in person.

Robert Singer, MD FACS

La Jolla, California

Thank you for your question and the simple answer is YES!  So see some experts in your area and learn the how.Dr Corbin

Dear Mr. Reyna, Yes, your nose can be fixed after a nasal fracture. A consultation and examination will determine the best surgical plan and then you can go forward from there fully informed of your options. We see a lot of fractured noses in my practice from fights, athletics, and basic trauma. Typically you may need some functional aspects corrected with the aesthetic portion as well.  Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.

In all likelihood your nasal deformity can be corrected.  This may require a surgical rhinoplasty or, if the defect is small, an injectable filler could be considered.  Once you have been examined, the specific options and costs could be determined.  Seek out a board certified plastic surgeon with extensive rhinoplasty experience.  Best wishes, Dr. Lepore.

I'm sure your nose can be improved because unfortunatelythis is a problem I frequently see in my clinic. I need to see pictures to make specific recommendations.

Hi, from the information it sounds like the nasal bone might have been fractured.  Closed Rhinoplasty can reduce the fractures.  Hope this helps.