I broke my nose almost six months ago and it's now noticeably curved and crooked. I had avoided treatment because I wasn't sure I'd be able to pay for it since I have no insurance, but now I want to wait no longer. Is it possible to fix my nose after all these months, and if so, will I need to have corrective "rebreaking" surgery or an actual rhinoplasty?
Answer: Surgery for broken nose
To straighten out the crooked nasal bones from a fracture requires a procedure called open reduction of the nasal fracture with stabilization. This basically involves osteotomies of the nasal bones both medial and lateral (which straightens out the nasal pyramid). Occasionally we have to place spreader grafts that are composed of the patients own cartilage into the upper lateral cartilages if they are concaved and sunken in from the fracture. If the nose has been broken one also needs to consider whether or not they need to have a septoplasty because a severe nasal break will almost certainly have broken the internal septum of the nose. The average cost for a septorhinoplasty is approximately $7000 to $8000.
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To straighten out the crooked nasal bones from a fracture requires a procedure called open reduction of the nasal fracture with stabilization. This basically involves osteotomies of the nasal bones both medial and lateral (which straightens out the nasal pyramid). Occasionally we have to place spreader grafts that are composed of the patients own cartilage into the upper lateral cartilages if they are concaved and sunken in from the fracture. If the nose has been broken one also needs to consider whether or not they need to have a septoplasty because a severe nasal break will almost certainly have broken the internal septum of the nose. The average cost for a septorhinoplasty is approximately $7000 to $8000.
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Answer: Fixing a broken nose can make it look better
Yes, you are most likely able to get your crooked nose fixed, but it may require the use of cartilage and/or bone grafts. Also, the bones along the side of the nose may need to be "re-broken" to get them to be straight again. The recovery takes about one week and it's important to avoid contact sports for 6 months afterward to prevent your nose from more potential injury. Good luck!
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Answer: Fixing a broken nose can make it look better
Yes, you are most likely able to get your crooked nose fixed, but it may require the use of cartilage and/or bone grafts. Also, the bones along the side of the nose may need to be "re-broken" to get them to be straight again. The recovery takes about one week and it's important to avoid contact sports for 6 months afterward to prevent your nose from more potential injury. Good luck!
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September 21, 2010
Answer: Broken nose repair: Sometimes like straightening a crooked wire
The surgery depends on the extent of the deformity and an assesment of the tissues involved: bone, cartilage, skin and soft tissue. In many instances this is best treated with a camouflage graft to conceal the deformity rather than trying to actually correct it by "rebreaking" it. I liken a broken nose to straightening a crooked wire. Sometimes what we do is create a counter-bend to an existing bend so that the overall trajectory of the wire is straight rather than truly straightening every little bend.
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Answer: Broken nose repair: Sometimes like straightening a crooked wire
The surgery depends on the extent of the deformity and an assesment of the tissues involved: bone, cartilage, skin and soft tissue. In many instances this is best treated with a camouflage graft to conceal the deformity rather than trying to actually correct it by "rebreaking" it. I liken a broken nose to straightening a crooked wire. Sometimes what we do is create a counter-bend to an existing bend so that the overall trajectory of the wire is straight rather than truly straightening every little bend.
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September 21, 2010
Answer: Broken Nose
As stated an open reduction of the nasal bony fractures for realignment with a concomitant septaloplasty for the traumatic deviated septum. Best of Luck.
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Answer: Broken Nose
As stated an open reduction of the nasal bony fractures for realignment with a concomitant septaloplasty for the traumatic deviated septum. Best of Luck.
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September 21, 2010
Answer: Surgery for a broken nose
Sorry to hear about your broken nose. In order to treat your issues, you will like need a rhinoplasty which involves resetting of your nasal bones and straightening your septum. The combination of these two procedures should have a nice effect on your appearance. Good luck with your surgery.
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Answer: Surgery for a broken nose
Sorry to hear about your broken nose. In order to treat your issues, you will like need a rhinoplasty which involves resetting of your nasal bones and straightening your septum. The combination of these two procedures should have a nice effect on your appearance. Good luck with your surgery.
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