I broke my nose 5 days ago from an accident at home. I went to see a plastic surgeon today in NYC, found an MD on the net. I was told that I have a broken nose, and it's fractured with slight deviated septum. My nose is crooked a bit, but I can breathe fine. I just leave my noise alone. I am over 45 years old. Would I need to have a closed Rhinoplasty or Septoplasty?
Answer: Surgery for broken nose and deviated septum If the nose is crooked after a nasal injury, it can often be corrected with a closed nasal bone reduction procedure if performed within the first 10-14 days after the injury. In some cases, this procedure is not enough to correct the deformity (particularly if there is significant septal cartilage injury), and a formal septorhinoplasty surgery might be needed to straighten the nose.
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Answer: Surgery for broken nose and deviated septum If the nose is crooked after a nasal injury, it can often be corrected with a closed nasal bone reduction procedure if performed within the first 10-14 days after the injury. In some cases, this procedure is not enough to correct the deformity (particularly if there is significant septal cartilage injury), and a formal septorhinoplasty surgery might be needed to straighten the nose.
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March 31, 2015
Answer: Nasal fracture repair Thank you for the question. If you have a mild deviation of the nose and/or septum, this can often be corrected in the first few days after the injury via a closed reduction. This procedure is done with topical numbing medications in many cases. If the fracture is "set" (not mobile), then a more involved septorhinoplasty would be needed. If you do not have any significant breathing problems, the decision to have this done would have more to do with cosmesis. Best of luck moving forward!
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March 31, 2015
Answer: Nasal fracture repair Thank you for the question. If you have a mild deviation of the nose and/or septum, this can often be corrected in the first few days after the injury via a closed reduction. This procedure is done with topical numbing medications in many cases. If the fracture is "set" (not mobile), then a more involved septorhinoplasty would be needed. If you do not have any significant breathing problems, the decision to have this done would have more to do with cosmesis. Best of luck moving forward!
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June 27, 2009
Answer: Your nose is broken...now what? If you're nose is broken and you're breathing okay, you don't have to get surgery! However, if your nose is crooked and you want it straightened, your surgery may involve putting the bones back to where they were (relatively simple with no incisions needed sometimes.) If you nose is very crooked, then you may require bone or cartilage grafts to help make your nose have a straight look. This is more involved and is usually done with an open approach. Good luck!
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June 27, 2009
Answer: Your nose is broken...now what? If you're nose is broken and you're breathing okay, you don't have to get surgery! However, if your nose is crooked and you want it straightened, your surgery may involve putting the bones back to where they were (relatively simple with no incisions needed sometimes.) If you nose is very crooked, then you may require bone or cartilage grafts to help make your nose have a straight look. This is more involved and is usually done with an open approach. Good luck!
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June 26, 2009
Answer: How to fix a broken nose Generally speaking, nasal fractures can be repaired at 2 time points.
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June 26, 2009
Answer: How to fix a broken nose Generally speaking, nasal fractures can be repaired at 2 time points.
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June 26, 2009
Answer: It sounds like you need a closed reduction of your nose fracture. If your nose looks crooked after the trauma, but you're breathing fine, you should have this repaired. In general, you can have your nasal bones repositioned without "re-breaking" them within 10 days of your injury.
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June 26, 2009
Answer: It sounds like you need a closed reduction of your nose fracture. If your nose looks crooked after the trauma, but you're breathing fine, you should have this repaired. In general, you can have your nasal bones repositioned without "re-breaking" them within 10 days of your injury.
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