I was punched in the face and my nose is mildly fractured. It is no longer straight & it has a slight curve to it. I guess its not too noticeable to most-if they're not lying to me, but noticeable if I point it out. Its been 1.5 weeks now. I know I have to do this soon for the best results. Whats the longest I can wait? What type of plastic surgeon is best for me? Rhinoplasty plastic surgeon? ENT? & how much should I pay to get my nose reconstructed exactly the way it was before? Is that possible?
Answer: Mild nasal fracture can be straightened
It is a good idea to try to fix the nose within the first month after the injury because the nose will have memory of wanting to be straight again. If you wait after six months the memory of the bone and cartilage will want to be crooked and you will have a higher incidence of needing it revised. The nose bones can be straightened and the curvatures removed and reconstructed to its pre-injury condition. This is usually covered under medical insurance as long as the accident has been documented with an x-ray and pictures. Changing the nose shape would be a rhinoplasty, which is only covered by the patient through cosmetic surgery. Look for a board-certified facial plastic surgeon that has performed thousands of rhinoplasty surgeries to give you the best results. An ENT doctor who performs lots of facial cosmetic surgery would be a good option for you. The average cost of a rhinoplasty is $6,000, which includes the operating room, anesthesia, and the surgeon’s fee for performing the rhinoplasty.
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It is a good idea to try to fix the nose within the first month after the injury because the nose will have memory of wanting to be straight again. If you wait after six months the memory of the bone and cartilage will want to be crooked and you will have a higher incidence of needing it revised. The nose bones can be straightened and the curvatures removed and reconstructed to its pre-injury condition. This is usually covered under medical insurance as long as the accident has been documented with an x-ray and pictures. Changing the nose shape would be a rhinoplasty, which is only covered by the patient through cosmetic surgery. Look for a board-certified facial plastic surgeon that has performed thousands of rhinoplasty surgeries to give you the best results. An ENT doctor who performs lots of facial cosmetic surgery would be a good option for you. The average cost of a rhinoplasty is $6,000, which includes the operating room, anesthesia, and the surgeon’s fee for performing the rhinoplasty.
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Answer: Timing for post traumatic rhinoplasty
I think you can see from other surgeons that you need to move on this as early as possible. The body often displays memory, so a long standing deviation is harder to correct that recent trauma. Also, from a practical matter, some insurance companies have time limits on what they still consider "reconstructive." If you are outside of that window, or are deemed cosmetic, than the fees vary by geography, complexity, and surgeon.
The discipline of the physician is not as important as their experience. Seek out a surgeon who does a lot of nose procedures. Nasal surgery is often described as one of the toughest surgeries to consistently get perfect results, and in my opinion, complete correction of a crooked nose is one of the reasons why. The predictability of the final result can be challenging, even in the best of hands.
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Answer: Timing for post traumatic rhinoplasty
I think you can see from other surgeons that you need to move on this as early as possible. The body often displays memory, so a long standing deviation is harder to correct that recent trauma. Also, from a practical matter, some insurance companies have time limits on what they still consider "reconstructive." If you are outside of that window, or are deemed cosmetic, than the fees vary by geography, complexity, and surgeon.
The discipline of the physician is not as important as their experience. Seek out a surgeon who does a lot of nose procedures. Nasal surgery is often described as one of the toughest surgeries to consistently get perfect results, and in my opinion, complete correction of a crooked nose is one of the reasons why. The predictability of the final result can be challenging, even in the best of hands.
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May 5, 2010
Answer: Nasal Fracture and Crooked Nose
After trauma you have a window of about 2-3 weeks to have a closed reduction rhinoplasty to try to straighten the nose. In 50% of cases the patient will need a formal rhinoplasty after 1 year out from the injury.
Good luck.
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Answer: Nasal Fracture and Crooked Nose
After trauma you have a window of about 2-3 weeks to have a closed reduction rhinoplasty to try to straighten the nose. In 50% of cases the patient will need a formal rhinoplasty after 1 year out from the injury.
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May 5, 2010
Answer: Possible to straighten nose
Better to see a rhinoplasty surgeon sooner than later. Most decent insurance companies cover the cost, especially if there are breathing problems along with the fracture.
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Answer: Possible to straighten nose
Better to see a rhinoplasty surgeon sooner than later. Most decent insurance companies cover the cost, especially if there are breathing problems along with the fracture.
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May 2, 2010
Answer: Making mildly fractured nose straight
Yes, of course. But do it soon as possible before additional healing can occur. Seek out three boarded PS to evaluate your injury of the nose.
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Answer: Making mildly fractured nose straight
Yes, of course. But do it soon as possible before additional healing can occur. Seek out three boarded PS to evaluate your injury of the nose.
From MIAMI Dr. B
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