I was punched in the nose about 8 days ago and now my nose looks crooked and appears to bend to the one side as i think the midline and cartilage are moved as well is there anything i can do to straighten this?
August 22, 2016
Answer: Swelling allow swelling to subside over 4-6 weeks. If you still see an asymmetry, consult a plastic surgeon
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August 22, 2016
Answer: Swelling allow swelling to subside over 4-6 weeks. If you still see an asymmetry, consult a plastic surgeon
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August 22, 2016
Answer: Crooked nose from nasal fracture You should see an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon who examines you in person. Ideally, the internal nasal cavities are also examined with nasal endoscopy to assess whether or not you sustained internal nasal injuries. Most Facial Plastic Surgeons perform nasal endoscopies, as do some general Plastic Surgeons. Please see someone sooner than later as a septal hematoma, if present, needs to be drained urgently as it can lead to septal cartilage resorption if unrecognized and untreated, which can ultimately need to a saddle nose deformity. With all that said, you may have the option of a closed reduction (often does not work, though) versus a septorhinoplasty operation. Best wishes!
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August 22, 2016
Answer: Crooked nose from nasal fracture You should see an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon who examines you in person. Ideally, the internal nasal cavities are also examined with nasal endoscopy to assess whether or not you sustained internal nasal injuries. Most Facial Plastic Surgeons perform nasal endoscopies, as do some general Plastic Surgeons. Please see someone sooner than later as a septal hematoma, if present, needs to be drained urgently as it can lead to septal cartilage resorption if unrecognized and untreated, which can ultimately need to a saddle nose deformity. With all that said, you may have the option of a closed reduction (often does not work, though) versus a septorhinoplasty operation. Best wishes!
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