Is my nose broken and will it heal on its own or will it need surgery?

The nose, indeed, appears top be quite swollen. You need to wait for the swelling to subside, at least 2-4 weeks. Then, you should consult with a Board Certified plastic surgeon to evaluate your nose.

The only way to make a definitive diagnosis on the nasal fractures to obtain an x-ray of your nose within the first few weeks after the injury. In addition, an – person examination of the external and internal portion of the nose, looking for a deviated septum related to the fracture is necessary. Surgery is only performed if there's a deviated septum present, which is called a septoplasty. A rhinoplasty can be performed if the nose is crooked or blocking airflow once that all of the swelling has subsided.