I was boxing and I might have broken my nose. I have no insurance and was wondering how much it would cost to repair? (Photo)

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I got hit and started bleeding I went to the er immediately and they tried aligning it but maybe they weren't trying hard enough because it wouldn't budge I have no problems breathing and I don't bleed it crooked of course but I was wondering what it would cost without insurance

Rodney A. Green, MD · Answer

The techniques used during a rhinoplasty will correct the deformity of your nose. The shape of your nose can also be improved at the same time. It looks like you have a bump on the dorsum of your nose which can be reduced. The nose can then be narrowed and straightened and the tip refined. If you have a problem with your nasal airway this can be corrected as well. The costs are likely to be about $6000-$7000.

Michael M. Omidi, MD, FACS · Answer

It sounds like your nose has healed and would have to be re-broken and set in a correct position.   The price would be similar to a rhinoplasty.  The cost of rhinoplasty comprises of the surgeon's fee, the facility fee and the anesthesiologists fee.  Realself has a nice tab breaking prices by location.  Best of luck. Dr. Michael Omidi An in-person exam with a board-certified plastic surgeon is the best way to assess your needs and provide true medical advice.

Brian J. Reagan, MD · Answer

Your cost can range from $5000 to $8000 depending on what needs to be done.  I agree, do nothing until you have stopped boxing. If  you decide to continue boxing and you have a deviated septum that impairs nasal breathing,  then I would consider an isolated  septoplasty.  Thomas "The Hitman"  Hearns claims that a severely deviated septum affected his breathing and performance in later rounds.  He eventually had it repaired.All the Best,Dr. Brian Reagan

Stephen Weber MD, FACS · Answer

First, if you're planning to continue boxing I would not pursue surgery at this point. Wait until you're at a point in your life where your nose is unlikely to be reinjured after surgery. If you're there now, surgery is a great option to straighten your nose and remedy your nasal injury. In terms of cost, those numbers are all of the map. A typical charge for rhinoplasty with a highly experienced surgeon will fall somewhere between $6000-10,000. If you're able to find health insurance in the near future, most if not all of your procedure would be a covered benefit. It might be worth purchasing insurance through a health care exchange just to get this procedure taken care of as you will likely spend less on health insurance premiums than you would out of pocket on a rhinoplasty. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

William Portuese, MD · Answer

The cost of a rhinoplasty to fix a broken nose is determined by time in the operating room, time under anesthesia, and the surgeon's fee for resetting the broken nose straight. To straighten a traumatic and  crooked nose requires osteotomies placed in the nasal bones to reset it, and most likely a spreader graft placed in the mid-portion of the nose underneath the concave upper lateral cartilage. Look for a very experienced rhinoplasty surgeon for best results, since this is not an easy repair

Rondi Kathleen Walker, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Thank you for your question.I agree with Dr. Weber. If you are still continuing with boxing, you should wait before considering septorhinoplasty. Though you say you have not experienced breathing difficulties, later problems may arise. A septoplasty may be indicated at the same time as a rhinoplasty. Fees range from about $5000-$10000, but most surgeons will agree that further examination of the injury is necessary before an exact quote may be given. I wish you luck with your search.Sincerely,Rondi Kathleen Walker, MD

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