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

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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.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

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

Selcuk Inanli, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question.
As far as I can understand from your question first of all, I recommend you to be examined by an ENT doctor, it is not correct to give information without evaluation.
It would be better face to face consultation.
Best regards!

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

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.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

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.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

We can’t tell from the picture if you had a nasal fracture or not.
When nasal bones break patients often hear or experience a cracking sound.
NoWe can’t tell from the picture if you had a nasal fracture or not.
When nasal bones break patients often here or experience, a cracking sound.
The nose often looks deviated towards one side or the other.
With nasal fractures, the nose often looks deviated towards one side or the other.
Nasal fractures should ideally be reduced or reset as soon as possible after the injury so that the nasal bones don’t heal in a malaligned fashion.
In my opinion, individuals who develop nasal fractures should get into see either an ENT doctor, or a plastic surgeon sooner rather than later. Preferably within a few days of the injury.
Best,
Mats hagstrom, MD.

George Lefkovits, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

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.

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

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