I was recently punched in the face and although I was not hit in the nose, the mid side of my nose on the cartilage seems a little dented. Will this heal or should I consider getting the dent fixed?
Answer: Nasal cartilage trauma If there is an obvious displacement/fracture involving the cartilaginous portion of the nose, it should not be expected to fix itself without an intervention. Once the immediate swelling goes down (usually in 7-10 days) a thorough external and internal nasal examination is recommended to assess the degree of deformity and segments of the nose involved. Many of such traumas are amenable to a closed reduction procedure (sort of a popping back concept, even though with nose there are no real joint sockets, making the procedure more delicate and tactile based) within the narrow time window. If the window is missed and cartilage (and/or bone) heal in the new non-anatomic position, then later on a full rhinoplasty surgery is often needed to restore form and function. Of note, late cartilage deformity repairs are often more challenging than the bony counterparts and mostly require cartilage grafting techniques.
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Answer: Nasal cartilage trauma If there is an obvious displacement/fracture involving the cartilaginous portion of the nose, it should not be expected to fix itself without an intervention. Once the immediate swelling goes down (usually in 7-10 days) a thorough external and internal nasal examination is recommended to assess the degree of deformity and segments of the nose involved. Many of such traumas are amenable to a closed reduction procedure (sort of a popping back concept, even though with nose there are no real joint sockets, making the procedure more delicate and tactile based) within the narrow time window. If the window is missed and cartilage (and/or bone) heal in the new non-anatomic position, then later on a full rhinoplasty surgery is often needed to restore form and function. Of note, late cartilage deformity repairs are often more challenging than the bony counterparts and mostly require cartilage grafting techniques.
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Answer: Nasal injury after trauma A depression in the nose after trauma is unlikely to correct itself without surgery. It is possible to break the bones around the nose and cause a change in the shape of the nose. You can also fracture or damage the cartilages of the nose without breaking the actual nasal bones. Be sure to see a surgeon who is qualified to evaluate this issue (such as a facial plastic surgeon) to have this fully evaluated.
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Answer: Nasal injury after trauma A depression in the nose after trauma is unlikely to correct itself without surgery. It is possible to break the bones around the nose and cause a change in the shape of the nose. You can also fracture or damage the cartilages of the nose without breaking the actual nasal bones. Be sure to see a surgeon who is qualified to evaluate this issue (such as a facial plastic surgeon) to have this fully evaluated.
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June 5, 2017
Answer: Cartilage in the nose generally does not heal itself With known trauma to your nose, you may have a cartilage fracture that probably won't improve on its own. It also may be obstructing your breathing. Your best options is to see a facial plastic surgeon who specialized in both functional and cosmetic rhinoplasty to they can diagnose your issue and come up with the right surgical plan. Another option is a non-surgical rhinoplasty, using filler to camouflage the dent. Check out the link below to learn about non-surgical rhinoplasty procedures.
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June 5, 2017
Answer: Cartilage in the nose generally does not heal itself With known trauma to your nose, you may have a cartilage fracture that probably won't improve on its own. It also may be obstructing your breathing. Your best options is to see a facial plastic surgeon who specialized in both functional and cosmetic rhinoplasty to they can diagnose your issue and come up with the right surgical plan. Another option is a non-surgical rhinoplasty, using filler to camouflage the dent. Check out the link below to learn about non-surgical rhinoplasty procedures.
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May 17, 2017
Answer: Dented nose cartilage Change in the shape of the nose after trauma means there was damage to either the nasal bones or cartilage or both. After swelling is gone, if there is still a dent present it is unlikely for it to correct by itself without surgical repair. Correction may require limited repair or a full septoplasty and rhinoplasty depending on the amount of damage.
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May 17, 2017
Answer: Dented nose cartilage Change in the shape of the nose after trauma means there was damage to either the nasal bones or cartilage or both. After swelling is gone, if there is still a dent present it is unlikely for it to correct by itself without surgical repair. Correction may require limited repair or a full septoplasty and rhinoplasty depending on the amount of damage.
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August 23, 2016
Answer: Cartilage is malleable It would be difficult to "dent" nasal cartilage from trauma to the face. You can cut or tear cartilage and overtime cartilage can warp, but a punch to the nose would be very difficult to cause a permanent bend. The septal cartilage within your nose can fracture and result in a dented look to the bridge of the nose, as well as breaking the connection between the bone and the septum. To find out which of these categories you fit into, or if you have just broken the nasal bones you should visit a plastic surgeon so they can examine your nose and come up with the correct treatment for you. Unfortunately, cartilage that has been cut, torn, or warped with not fix itself over time, but there are surgeries that can correct the problem.
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August 23, 2016
Answer: Cartilage is malleable It would be difficult to "dent" nasal cartilage from trauma to the face. You can cut or tear cartilage and overtime cartilage can warp, but a punch to the nose would be very difficult to cause a permanent bend. The septal cartilage within your nose can fracture and result in a dented look to the bridge of the nose, as well as breaking the connection between the bone and the septum. To find out which of these categories you fit into, or if you have just broken the nasal bones you should visit a plastic surgeon so they can examine your nose and come up with the correct treatment for you. Unfortunately, cartilage that has been cut, torn, or warped with not fix itself over time, but there are surgeries that can correct the problem.
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