I Was Recently Punched in the Nose. The Tip of my Nose is Now Flattened. Will the Tip of my Nose Repair Itself?

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Dhaval M. Patel, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question! It is hard to tell without a physical examination. I suggest you seek a board-certified plastic surgeon and have a physical examination to discuss your concerns. Best of luck! Dhaval Patel 
Double Board Certified 
Plastic Surgeon
Chicago 
Hoffman Estates 
Oak Brook
Orlando Park

Ali Sajjadian, MD, FACS · Answer

Thanks for the question. This is a common finding after a direct trauma to the middle of the nose. The internal framework of your nose may have  collapsed most likely from collapse of the middle third of your nose. The speptum holds the cartilage structures well supported. Any displacement or dislocation of the septum makes the lower and middle third of the nose collapse and flatten. You need to be examined to make sure that is not the case. Another important factor is that your surgeon needs to rule out the presence of septal hematoma. This condition is formed when the blood accumulates between the septum mucosa lining and cartilage. 
 Most likely, if your septum has been severely traumatized, you need surgical intervention to fix it. Best wishes,Dr.SajjadianDrSajjadian.com

Sam P. Most, MD · Answer

What you are describing is typical of a direct blow to the nose.  Often, the septum (the cartilage down the middle of the nose that supports the tip) gets fractured or pushec backwards, and the nasal tip cartilages can flatten out.  The lower bridge of the nose, the 'middle vault' also settles down, causing a flatter appearance.  Swelling also occurs.  Of course, you would need to be examined by a doctor to determine if this is indeed the case.  If so, it is unlikely to repair itself and would require a surgical procedure.  I hope this helps, and good luck to you.

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

Nasal trauma that deforms the nose should be examined by a Plastic Surgeon or  ENT/ facial plastic surgeon to see what has been injured, that there is no septal hematoma that may have to be evacuated,  and to evaluate if  there is a nasal or septal fracture. It is far easier to repair any injured cartilage or bone displacement in the first few weeks following an injury.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

If the nose has been deformed by trauma, you should be examined to determine what intervention is necessary.  Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of rhinoplasties and rhinoplasty revisions each year.  Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can deliver the results.

	Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

I Was Recently Punched in the Nose. The Tip of my Nose is Now Flattened. Will the Tip of my Nose Repair Itself?

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I Was Recently Punched in the Nose. The Tip of my Nose is Now Flattened. Will the Tip of my Nose Repair Itself?

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