Does a nose have to bleed when it goes through trauma to be broken? (photo)

Not having a nosebleed doesn't necessarily rule out a nasal fracture. The crunch that you experienced and your black eye signal a relatively severe injury. The only way to know if you have a fracture that requires repair is to seek a consultation ASAP. Typically within 10-14 days broken, deviated noses can be repaired with a minimally invasive "closed reduction" procedure. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

If the nose is broken and there is no violation to the lining inside the nose is possible for no nosebleed to occur in the wake of a fracture. You should have this checked out by a plastic surgeon.

A physical exam is necessary to accurately answer your question. The cracking that you heard may have been either the bones or cartilage fracturing. You should be evaluated ASAP to rule out any bleeding into your septum, which can result in a long term nasal deformity if not treated promptly. Once urgent issues are addressed, you and your board certified plastic surgeon can discuss timing of any surgical treatment.

You need documentation via a doctor's visit/examination and X-ray of the nasal bones. If the diagnosis is Nasal Fracture than you can determine if you desire corrective surgery... 

 Trauma to the nose can result in a displaced or non-displaced  fracture of the nasal bones. This is usually evident on a simple x-ray of the nose. Trauma can also fracture the upper lateral cartilages off of the nasal bones. It is important to be evaluated by an ENT/facial plastic surgeon to document any fracture of the internal or external portion of the nose for medical necessity. Many times, a deviated septum also results from a fracture of the nasal septum. For many examples of broken nose repair in our practice, please see the link below