I had a nasal fracture occur and 3 days after the fracture I had a Closed Reduction done by a ENT Dr., now at 3 weeks post procedure I have a hard bump on the right side of my nose and a bump that has formed on my bridge and my nose looks crooked and my profile is awful. I spoke with the ENT Dr. regarding the appearance and he said it would need to heal for at least a month. What procedure can I expect for him to do next? Would Rasping be possible or would he need to break my nose again?
June 3, 2013
Answer: Success of closed nasal reduction
Closed nasal reductions even in the best of hands have about a 60% success rate. The reasons for this are multifold but include swelling from the trauma that precludes accurate identification of all the contour and structural irregularities that are present in the nose. The nose may look straight after the initial reduction, but once the swelling resolves will reveal the underlying abnormalities.
Depending on the severity of the deformities that are present on your nose, you may need a formal rhinoplasty to satisfactorily address them. I would wait at least 3 months for your nose to adequately heal before pursuing additional surgery.
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June 3, 2013
Answer: Success of closed nasal reduction
Closed nasal reductions even in the best of hands have about a 60% success rate. The reasons for this are multifold but include swelling from the trauma that precludes accurate identification of all the contour and structural irregularities that are present in the nose. The nose may look straight after the initial reduction, but once the swelling resolves will reveal the underlying abnormalities.
Depending on the severity of the deformities that are present on your nose, you may need a formal rhinoplasty to satisfactorily address them. I would wait at least 3 months for your nose to adequately heal before pursuing additional surgery.
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June 3, 2013
Answer: Issues after closed reduction of nasal fracture
Since you surgery is only 3 weeks after closed reduction, it's too early for any type of revision. Closed reduction is an useful treatment if your nasal fracture is significantly displaced or your breathing is affected by the fracture. It has limitation that it may not completely straighten your nose. It's common to require subsequent revision rhinoplasty for further improvement. I recommend that you wait at least 6 months before any surgical revision. Find a qualified plastic surgeon or facial plastic surgeon to help you achieve your goals.
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June 3, 2013
Answer: Issues after closed reduction of nasal fracture
Since you surgery is only 3 weeks after closed reduction, it's too early for any type of revision. Closed reduction is an useful treatment if your nasal fracture is significantly displaced or your breathing is affected by the fracture. It has limitation that it may not completely straighten your nose. It's common to require subsequent revision rhinoplasty for further improvement. I recommend that you wait at least 6 months before any surgical revision. Find a qualified plastic surgeon or facial plastic surgeon to help you achieve your goals.
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