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?
Does Nose Cartilage Heal Itself?
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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.
Web reference: http://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamafacialplasticsurgery/article-abstract/2625896
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.
Learn more: http://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamafacialplasticsurgery/article-abstract/2625896
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.
Web reference: http://www.psaf.com/procedures/nose-surgery/
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.
Learn more: http://www.psaf.com/procedures/nose-surgery/
Yes, but there are occasions that it does not. Generally, cartilage does not have a very good blood supply, and as a result it sometimes does not heal. However, the more important question to ask is whether or not there has been any alteration in the cosmetic appearance or function of a nose following a nasal injury. Whether this is related to cartilage or bone doesn’t really matter, as it may require surgery to get either cosmetic or functional improvement.
Yes, but there are occasions that it does not. Generally, cartilage does not have a very good blood supply, and as a result it sometimes does not heal. However, the more important question to ask is whether or not there has been any alteration in the cosmetic appearance or function of a nose following a nasal injury. Whether this is related to cartilage or bone doesn’t really matter, as it may require surgery to get either cosmetic or functional improvement.
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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.
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.
From what you describe, you may have a problem with the position of your nasal cartilage after the trauma to the face. You would benefit from consulting with a rhinoplasty specialist to see if a procedure needs to be done to fix the dent.
Web reference: http://www.quatela.com/procedures/face/rhinoplasty
From what you describe, you may have a problem with the position of your nasal cartilage after the trauma to the face. You would benefit from consulting with a rhinoplasty specialist to see if a procedure needs to be done to fix the dent.
Learn more: http://www.quatela.com/procedures/face/rhinoplasty
You may have a cartilage collapse and if this is causing cosmetic or breathing concerns, you may need a surgical correction.
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Dr. Karamanoukian
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You may have a cartilage collapse and if this is causing cosmetic or breathing concerns, you may need a surgical correction.
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Dr. Karamanoukian
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Learn more: http://www.kareplasticsurgery.com
If you notice the dent and can see a nose specialist within the week of trauma, the facial plastic surgeon or ENT doctor may be able to move it back to its normal position if it is due to bone movement. If not, wait for all the swelling to come down and you may benefit from a small procedure to help reshape the nose.
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If you notice the dent and can see a nose specialist within the week of trauma, the facial plastic surgeon or ENT doctor may be able to move it back to its normal position if it is due to bone movement. If not, wait for all the swelling to come down and you may benefit from a small procedure to help reshape the nose.
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Dr. Zoumalan
Allow some time (about 6 months) to see how it heals. A minor dent might benefit from a non surgical rhinoplasty.
Web reference: http://www.drkrisreddy.com/West_Palm_Beach_Rhinoplasty.html
Allow some time (about 6 months) to see how it heals. A minor dent might benefit from a non surgical rhinoplasty.
Learn more: http://www.drkrisreddy.com/West_Palm_Beach_Rhinoplasty.html
If all you have is a superficial dent, the easiest way to address this is by using filler material such as Radiesse or Restylane. You should have a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon or ENT to verify that there is no internal or structural damage.
If all you have is a superficial dent, the easiest way to address this is by using filler material such as Radiesse or Restylane. You should have a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon or ENT to verify that there is no internal or structural damage.
Your nose had to have some impact or the cartilage would not have been affected. The cartilage will heal and the swelling will go down for several months after the injury. The dent may become less or more noticeable at that time but why not wait 6 months to see how it all turns out before having anything done?
Web reference: http://www.drfpalmer.com
Your nose had to have some impact or the cartilage would not have been affected. The cartilage will heal and the swelling will go down for several months after the injury. The dent may become less or more noticeable at that time but why not wait 6 months to see how it all turns out before having anything done?
Learn more: http://www.drfpalmer.com
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