i got hit on the nose last week and it hurt after awild if i touched it but i didn't payed attention to it and know i just notice that one side of my nose is bigger than the other side. what should i do?
September 29, 2014
Answer: Nasal injury It sounds as though you may have fractured your nasal bones and/or your nasal septum, which is the thing that separates your nose into right and left sides. Other signs of a fracture include difficulty breathing out of one or both sides and bleeding at the time of the injury. While many doctors feel that a "closed" reduction (simply realigning the fractured pieces) is best for repair, I feel that an "open" reduction (rhinoplasty) is the best way to properly realign the fractured segments and open your airway once more -- even very soon following the injury. Having said all that, it may just be residual soft tissue swelling from your injury. I would make an appointment with an otolaryngologist, facial plastic surgeon, or plastic surgeon to determine exactly what's going on. I wish you well!
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September 29, 2014
Answer: Nasal injury It sounds as though you may have fractured your nasal bones and/or your nasal septum, which is the thing that separates your nose into right and left sides. Other signs of a fracture include difficulty breathing out of one or both sides and bleeding at the time of the injury. While many doctors feel that a "closed" reduction (simply realigning the fractured pieces) is best for repair, I feel that an "open" reduction (rhinoplasty) is the best way to properly realign the fractured segments and open your airway once more -- even very soon following the injury. Having said all that, it may just be residual soft tissue swelling from your injury. I would make an appointment with an otolaryngologist, facial plastic surgeon, or plastic surgeon to determine exactly what's going on. I wish you well!
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September 27, 2014
Answer: I got hit on the nose last week and it hurts. One side of my nose is bigger then the other side. What should I do? I'm sorry to hear of your difficulty. I would suggest that you visit your primary care physician or possibly a plastic surgeon to see if you have a fracture of the nose. The sides is swollen may be an everted bone fragment secondary to a fracture. If you do have a fracture it can be realigned if done within the first 8-10 days. Otherwise a rhinoplasty may be necessary at a later date. For more information please read the following link:
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September 27, 2014
Answer: I got hit on the nose last week and it hurts. One side of my nose is bigger then the other side. What should I do? I'm sorry to hear of your difficulty. I would suggest that you visit your primary care physician or possibly a plastic surgeon to see if you have a fracture of the nose. The sides is swollen may be an everted bone fragment secondary to a fracture. If you do have a fracture it can be realigned if done within the first 8-10 days. Otherwise a rhinoplasty may be necessary at a later date. For more information please read the following link:
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