How Long Must I Wait After Broken Nose/closed Reduction to Have Repair Rhinoplasty?

I am a bit more conservative in recommending early rhinoplasty after closed reduction for a nasal fracture. I like to wait 6 months unless there is gross deformity that requires an early open reduction. This is to allow the swelling to resolve and see if there are any other problems that are not apparent initially. I would follow you at bi-weekly and then monthly intervals initially. See a Plastic or fellowship trained Facial Plastic Surgeon with good expertise and artistic judgement in nasal surgery. Best of luck. Sorry for your unfortunate encounter. 

       Rhinoplasty to fix bony deformity could be performed a few weeks after closed reduction as the nasal bones heal quickly.  However, residual swelling can be an issue and this should resolve before embarking upon a rhinoplasty, so maybe 3 months to 6 months or possibly more.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

The most common time frame for a procedure like this would need to take place 3-6 months following your initial surgery. This is the safest time period to ensure that the problems your experiencing will be corrected. I suggest visiting an expert rhinoplasty surgeon who can examine you in person.

Hello, and very sorry to hear about your accident. In general, you should wait around 6 months after a closed nasal reduction to have rhinoplasty. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck.

If you have only undergone closed reduction (no osteotomies or "cuts" made in your nasal bones) I would recommend waiting 6-12 weeks after your injury to perform a rhinoplasty. If you ask 10 plastic surgeons this question you'll likely hear 11 different answers but this timeframe works very well. I hope this information is helpful.Stephen Weber MD, FACS