I got punched on the nose and my nose feels crooked. Has my nasal bone shifted or is it just swelling? (Photo)

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the crooked area feels hard ..

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photograph, it appears that this trauma is recent. You should allow two weeks since the trauma for the swelling to come down and then you should be formally evaluated. 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.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Selcuk Inanli, MD · Answer

Hello!Thank you for your question.
As far as I can understand from your question it would be right to be examined by an ent doctor as soon as possible early intervention is very important.
It would be better face to face consultation.
Best Regards!

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

If you had nasal bleeding after the trauma, and if your nose appears and feels to be crooked, it may in fact be broken. You do not need an x-ray, but rather you would benefit from consultation with a facial plastic surgeon or otolaryngologist for an examination.

Ajaya Kashyap, MD · Answer

Thank you for your query. Based on your history and this picture, which gives very limited information , it looks likely that you have fractured your nose. Please find an experienced board certified Plastic surgeon who can examine you and help you with all your concerns. It is important that the fracture be treated soon. All the best!

Oakley Smith, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Hi 
It is better for you to consult with a facial plastic surgeon who can examine you and discuss the surgical procedure if needed and the post op recovery 
process.

I got punched on the nose and my nose feels crooked. Has my nasal bone shifted or is it just swelling? (Photo)

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I got punched on the nose and my nose feels crooked. Has my nasal bone shifted or is it just swelling? (Photo)

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