Rhinoplasty After Recent Closed Reduction?

April 27, 2009
Asked By:joetx in Sacramento, CA

I broke my nose a week ago and had closed reduction surgery to straighten it. Since the nasal splint was removed, I have developed a very large hump on the top third of my nose and am now considering Rhinoplasty. Is this permanent or is the bump the result of swelling (I have no remaining swelling on my face)? Also, how soon after closed reduction must I wait for Rhinoplasty? Is Rhinoplasty more difficult following closed reduction?

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April 29, 2009

Answer: Early stages of Rhinoplasty

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Behrooz Torkian, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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April 29, 2009

Answer: Early stages of Rhinoplasty

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Behrooz Torkian, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
October 29, 2014

Answer: Rhinoplasty after closed reduction

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Edward Buckingham, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
October 29, 2014

Answer: Rhinoplasty after closed reduction

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Edward Buckingham, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
April 28, 2009

Answer: Wait for at least 6months to see what the nose looks like.

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Toby Mayer, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
April 28, 2009

Answer: Wait for at least 6months to see what the nose looks like.

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Toby Mayer, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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April 28, 2009

Answer: Rhinoplasty After Closed Nasal Reduction (Fracture)

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Michael A. Persky, MDFacial Plastic Surgeon
April 28, 2009

Answer: Rhinoplasty After Closed Nasal Reduction (Fracture)

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Michael A. Persky, MDFacial Plastic Surgeon
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April 29, 2009

Answer: Need more time to determine if rhinoplast is indicated

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Answer: Need more time to determine if rhinoplast is indicated

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