My nose was fractured and I didn't know. Any suggestions? (photos)

Fracture of the noseAfter a trauma to the
nose you should immediately see a doctor to examine you. If the nasal bones are fractured they can be
inset. Bleeding under the mucosa of the
septal cartilage can lead to devastating complications and should be
immediately drained. If too much time is
taken to seek care then the bones can heal in the wrong position which can lead
to obstruction of the nasal passages in addition to a deviation of the
nose. Fractures of the septum can also cause the
nose to become deviated and also obstruct the airway. If the nose has
healed with the bones out of position or the septum has become deviated then
the bones will have to be broken and repositioned correctly and the septal deviation
corrected. Correction of the anatomy can
improve the obstruction of the nasal airway.Difficulty
breathing after a rhinoplasty can occur from the nasal bones being brought in,
or the internal nasal valves being injured when the nasal hump is reduced. Both of these can be corrected by an expert
in this field. Best of luck,
Dr. Michael OmidiAn in-person exam with a
board-certified plastic surgeon is the best way to assess your needs and
provide true medical advice. The response to the question does not
constitute a doctor patient relationship or formal advice.

Hi Andrew,It’s
not uncommon to fracture one’s nose – it can get broken during play, sports,
accidents, fights, and falls. But it may be hard to tell if nose surgery is
required. Among the symptoms you shared, the swelling,
breathing problems and congestion (possibly due to blocked nasal passages), not
to mention the pain – these point to a possible nose fracture. The most worrying symptom is the congestion
which could come from persistent drainage from one or both nostrils. This may be caused by cerebrospinal fluid
draining from the brain into
the nose (CSF rhinorrhoea) and can occur after a head injury or after surgery on the nose or ears. If you haven't already done so, it is very important to confirm your suspicions of
a broken nose through a physical exam and review of your medical history. An
X-ray of the nose may be done. If other facial injuries or fractures are suspected, a CT scan will
be done.