I was recently injured and received a blow to my nose and it is very swollen and I am wondering if it will heal on its own or need a rhinoplasty.
Answer: The majority of swelling after nasal trauma should be gone one month after the incident. If you have an appreciable change in your nasal appearance one month after nasal trauma, it likely means that you broke your nose. If you don't like the appearance of your nose one month after nasal trauma, please consider meeting with several reputable rhinoplasty specialist so you can see what might be best for you moving forward. Thank you for your question. Sincerely, Dr. Joseph
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Answer: The majority of swelling after nasal trauma should be gone one month after the incident. If you have an appreciable change in your nasal appearance one month after nasal trauma, it likely means that you broke your nose. If you don't like the appearance of your nose one month after nasal trauma, please consider meeting with several reputable rhinoplasty specialist so you can see what might be best for you moving forward. Thank you for your question. Sincerely, Dr. Joseph
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February 23, 2024
Answer: Rhinoplasty Hello! Thank you for your question.
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February 23, 2024
Answer: Rhinoplasty Hello! Thank you for your question.
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February 16, 2024
Answer: Need to be seen by a physician It is hard to tell from the photograph. It looks like the base of the nose is wide but that could be swelling. If you have a fracture and x-ray can show it. You need to see a physician as soon as possible.
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February 16, 2024
Answer: Need to be seen by a physician It is hard to tell from the photograph. It looks like the base of the nose is wide but that could be swelling. If you have a fracture and x-ray can show it. You need to see a physician as soon as possible.
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February 18, 2024
Answer: 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.
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February 18, 2024
Answer: 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.
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February 16, 2024
Answer: Is my nose broken and will it heal on its own? 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.
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February 16, 2024
Answer: Is my nose broken and will it heal on its own? 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.
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