Can they put my nose back in place without surgery, even if it happened years ago? (Photo)

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my nose has been bent for quite a few years and i was never diagnosed with a break. However upon an assault a week ago, i got an X-ray and they said i have a deviated septum and have booked me in to get it aligned in a few week. but, if they don't know, which i believe and only assume that i broke it years ago, wouldn't it have healed in that position and they wouldn't be able to put it back into place without surgery? Will they have to break my nose completely? Im afraid the bone is too strong

Sean R. Weiss, MD, FACS · Answer

Your nose appears to be severely out of alignment and would require surgical rhinoplasty to properly address your concerns. Consult with a Facial Plastic Surgery specialist for the best advice and treatment. Best regards, Dr Weiss

Anthony Corrado, DO · Answer

Unfortunately, there are no non-surgical methods to treat a crooked nose secondary to trauma.  Typically, the nose is crooked due to abnormalities of the nasal bones, dorsal septum or both.  Septoplasty and rhinoplasty are both required to correct these issues.  Septoplasty will address any nasal airway obstruction caused by septal deviation.  Rhinoplasty will address correcting any abnormal curvature of the dorsal septum and/or reposition the nasal bones. The nasal bones will need to be refractured in order to reposition them in a more symmetric fashion.  I suggest you followup with a surgeon specializing in rhinoplasty.  Good Luck!

Philip K. Robb Jr., MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thanks for your question, The deviated septum could have been deviated or moved during the truama however this is rare except for high energy trauma.  If the nasal bones were broken during that event, they would have healed in the new position now but can be changed if needed. I recommend a consultation with a facial plastic surgeon or ENT who does a good amount of rhinoplasty/ nasal surgeon with great success. Hope this helps and God Bless!Dr. Robb Jr.

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  The
best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation.  Based on
your photographs, you may benefit from a septoplasty and spreader grafts to help straighten your nose.  This decision should
be based on a detailed discussion with equal input from both you
and your surgeon.   Make sure you specifically look
at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery
performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.   The most
important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend
that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who
can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.  FACS
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Ralph M. Rosato, MD · Answer

To correct the misplaced bones of you nose surgery would be required. Sometimes a filler can be injected under the skin of the nose that will make the appearance my symmetrical. An examination would be required to determine if this is possible.

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