Will a rhinoplasty improve the appearance of my nose? Broken playing a sport (photos)

Hi!
I commonly see patients that find themselves in a similar situation to yours. Nasal trauma can results in the nasal bridge being deviated/crooked from the front and this is a common indication for getting nasal surgery. In many cases, people can develop problems breathing after the injury and this can typically be addressed at the time of surgery as well. Usually I recommend waiting 3-6 months after the injury for definitive repair and if you plan on continuing to do activities where you'd be at risk of re-injuring your nose, this should be part of the discussion as well. Hope that helps!

Thank you for your question and photos. I’m sorry to hear about your injury and the unwanted changes to your nose’s appearance. It is possible that rhinoplasty can redefine the dorsal hump and create a more symmetrical shape that is balanced with the rest of your facial features. If you have thin nasal skin, grafts may be inserted to provide adequate structural support and achieve the desired result.

Keep in mind that rhinoplasty is one of the most complex of all plastic surgery procedures, requiring experience, skill, and even artistry to achieve an optimal outcome. I recommend scheduling an in-person consultation with an experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon, with expertise in rhinoplasty techniques. They will be able to review your medical records and discuss your concerns and goals with you to determine the best approach.

Hello,
It seems you have developed a hump on the bridge of your nose after the trauma. This can be corrected with rhinoplasty surgery, which will also improve the asymmetric curved appearance of your nose.

Based on your photos, you Appear to have a crooked nasal appearance with a dorsal hump and a wide droopy tip. Your CAT scan also confirms the presence of a nasal fracture and a deviated nasal septum. Consider consulting with several reputable rhinoplasty specialists who can address your nasal concerns, both functionally and cosmetically with one operation. Hope this helps and best of luck! Dr Joseph

Hello! Thank you for your question.I have evaluated your case regarding the information and photos you provided. Your nasal bridge looks broken and deviated (from the scan you provided). The tip of the nose looks a bit droopy (I don't know if it was like this before the injury). I highly recommend you a rhinoplasty surgery to correct the deviation and the hump because in the future you may experience some breathing issue due to the deviation.Best regards!

I'm sorry to hear that you broke your nose while playing sports. It's possible that a rhinoplasty could improve the appearance of your nose, especially if you have a dorsal hump and/or asymmetry that developed as a result of the injury.

During a rhinoplasty, a board-certified plastic surgeon can address these concerns by reshaping the nose to create a more aesthetically pleasing appearance. They can also correct any functional issues that may have arisen due to the injury, such as breathing difficulties.

It's important to note that the timing of a rhinoplasty after a nasal fracture can be tricky, as the nose needs time to heal and swelling may persist for several months following the injury. Generally, plastic surgeons prefer to wait until the swelling has subsided and the nose has fully healed before performing rhinoplasty surgery. This can take several months, depending on the extent of the injury.

I would recommend scheduling a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in rhinoplasty. They can evaluate your nose, discuss your goals and concerns, and recommend a course of treatment that is tailored to your individual needs. They can also provide you with an idea of what to expect in terms of recovery and results.

I hope this helps,
best of luck !

Will a rhinoplasty improve the appearance of your nose? The swelling and reaction around the fracture site can take a few months to resolve, so your nose will probably look better in a few months with nothing but tincture of time. The x-ray seems to show a very slightly in fractured right nasal bone which seems to correspond to a slight asymmetry in one of your photos. you also appear to have a tiny dorsal hump and a slightly bulbous tip. If you wish to address those issues after three or four months of healing that is an option you would have, but I doubt the injury itself will cause enough reason to seek a Rhinoplasty just for that. in other words if you liked your nose before the fracture, it will probably be very similar to what you had once all this swelling and reaction is gone. There could however remain a slight inward curvature on the right side.

Thank you very much for your photograph. Yes you have a very nice normal nose which has been injured with a break. The break is created a bump on your dorsal nose and slight deviation to one side.

He properly done rhinoplasty can reduce her nasal dorsum and realign your bones to make the nose straight. At the same time if you so wish modification of the tip to narrowing refined the tip can also be done but only if that is your choice.

It is important to make certain that your plastic surgeon will use a strut graft of septal cartilage to support your nasal tip to prevent dropping of the tip following healing from your rhinoplasty.

Since you have had a break I would urge you to wait at least 6 months for the tissues to normalize before having a rhinoplasty.