My nose was hit with a ball and appears slightly crooked, will this get fixed? (Photos)

Question

2 days ago a baseball hit right in my face in the area of my nose and teeth. The teeth Caleb out safe but the nose swelled up and I had initial bleeding after blowing my nose. 2 days later and it appears a bit crooked near the septum area and my mum says it is just swelling, will this get fixed? My bridge appears fine.

Deepak Raj Dugar, MD · Answer

Hello,
Consultation by a board certified plastic surgeon is the only way to truly know if you have permanent damage. They will advise you whether or not you need a rhinoplasty or if it is just swelling. If you need a rhinoplasty, make sure that you get a closed scarless rhinoplasty for the best results. Through a scarless approach you can accomplish almost everything needed to be done to the nose with no scarring, less healing time, less bruising, and less swelling.
All the best, 
Deepak Dugar, MD
Scarless Rhinoplasty Expert
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. Trauma is a common cause of aesthetic and structural issues with the nose that can be long-lasting if you do not take action. I suggest that you move forward and consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon to determine the extent of your injury as a rhinoplasty procedure can make sure you do not experience long-term negative effects of a sports-related injury. 
Best wishes,

J. Phillip Garcia, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello,
Given the fact that you were hit around the base of the nose, it is unlikely that you have a nasal fracture.  Based on the base view you've provided, your septum appears to be in a midline position (normal). It is most likely your asymmetry is caused by swelling and will improve in the next few weeks.
Regards,

Thomas Hubbard, MD, FACS · Answer

Two days after trauma to the nose there is surely a considerable amount of swelling.  This is no time, unless there is major deformity, to decide there needs to be treatment.
Give it a few days and if your breathing and appearance are back to where it was before, then no further treatment is needed.  But if there is a change in appearance or difficulty breathing then you need to be seen in just the next few days for evaluation whether some type of surgery is necessary.
I hope this information was helpful.

Basim A. Matti, MBChB FRCS · Answer

Thank you for your question. Any trauma to
the nose and mouth can be painful and worrisome, and it is advisable to consult
a board certified Plastic Surgeon specializing in Rhinoplasty.  They can best advise you as to if the problem
is swelling or if any treatment is necessary. Best wishes for a speedy
recovery!

Priti Shukla, Mch - Account Suspended · Answer

Injury to nose may case fracture of nasal bones or fracture of septum or both  . From your picture bones look okay. That still leaves septum . Please visit a board certified plastic or ENT surgeon to get it checked. Its also possible that you have just minor injury and swelling, which is making your nose look different to you.

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