Nose was broken in the late 90s. Can it be reset by a ENT doctor now?
Answer: Timing of rhinoplasty for the broken nose Typically, we try to reset the bones before they've healed. After that, the surgery essentially becomes a rhinoplasty. The specific maneuvers needed will depend on the individual nose. This may include a combination of breaking/resetting the bones and camouflage techniques (using grafts, etc).
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Answer: Timing of rhinoplasty for the broken nose Typically, we try to reset the bones before they've healed. After that, the surgery essentially becomes a rhinoplasty. The specific maneuvers needed will depend on the individual nose. This may include a combination of breaking/resetting the bones and camouflage techniques (using grafts, etc).
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Answer: Broken nose in the 90s The short answer is. Yes. A nose that was broken years ago can be fixed. This is not a quick closed reduction procedure (which is what doctors usually refer to when they talk about resetting the nose). It would likely require a rhinoplasty to be fixed to help improve symmetry, appearance and breathing. You should find an ENT who has additional fellowship training in facial plastic surgery and had experience and feels comfortable performing reconstructive rhinoplasty.
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Answer: Broken nose in the 90s The short answer is. Yes. A nose that was broken years ago can be fixed. This is not a quick closed reduction procedure (which is what doctors usually refer to when they talk about resetting the nose). It would likely require a rhinoplasty to be fixed to help improve symmetry, appearance and breathing. You should find an ENT who has additional fellowship training in facial plastic surgery and had experience and feels comfortable performing reconstructive rhinoplasty.
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January 13, 2016
Answer: Resetting a Broken Nose So when you break your nose you have a small window of about 10 days to do a closed reduction which basically means gently shift the bones back into position. If you miss that window then you need to wait till they heal and then the bones need to be refractured and repositioned. This is what you need and it can be done at anytime after a fracture once the bones are healed.
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January 13, 2016
Answer: Resetting a Broken Nose So when you break your nose you have a small window of about 10 days to do a closed reduction which basically means gently shift the bones back into position. If you miss that window then you need to wait till they heal and then the bones need to be refractured and repositioned. This is what you need and it can be done at anytime after a fracture once the bones are healed.
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September 11, 2015
Answer: Resetting a Broken Nose If your nose was broken about 20 years ago the bones have already healed in their current position. The bones can be re-set, but they must be re-fractured with a procedure called an osteotomy. This will help to straighten the nasal bones. This is often done as part of a Rhinoplasty surgery. Visit with a rhinoplasty surgery specialist in order to see if you are a good candidate for this.
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September 11, 2015
Answer: Resetting a Broken Nose If your nose was broken about 20 years ago the bones have already healed in their current position. The bones can be re-set, but they must be re-fractured with a procedure called an osteotomy. This will help to straighten the nasal bones. This is often done as part of a Rhinoplasty surgery. Visit with a rhinoplasty surgery specialist in order to see if you are a good candidate for this.
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July 3, 2015
Answer: Old broken nose When the nasal bones initially break from injury, there is about a 2 week window where they are easily mobile and can be pushed back into position without any incisions. After this period, the bones are re-fused and repair requires "re-breaking" them. This process is accomplished with osteotomies and entails rhinoplasty surgery. If you are unhappy with the altered shape of you nose from an old injury, it is probably best to consult with a rhinoplasty specialist.
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July 3, 2015
Answer: Old broken nose When the nasal bones initially break from injury, there is about a 2 week window where they are easily mobile and can be pushed back into position without any incisions. After this period, the bones are re-fused and repair requires "re-breaking" them. This process is accomplished with osteotomies and entails rhinoplasty surgery. If you are unhappy with the altered shape of you nose from an old injury, it is probably best to consult with a rhinoplasty specialist.
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August 19, 2014
Answer: Rhinoplasty - Years Later The duration of your broken nose is not a determining factor on whether or not a rhinoplasty can be performed. Many patients wrongfully assume that there is a set time period during which time a nose job will be most effective, but this is untrue. Because the nasal bones can become re-fused in a way that results in difficulty breathing or crookedness, a nose job can be very beneficial. A qualified plastic surgeon can perform a rhinoplasty on a broken nose no matter how long ago the trauma was experienced.
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August 19, 2014
Answer: Rhinoplasty - Years Later The duration of your broken nose is not a determining factor on whether or not a rhinoplasty can be performed. Many patients wrongfully assume that there is a set time period during which time a nose job will be most effective, but this is untrue. Because the nasal bones can become re-fused in a way that results in difficulty breathing or crookedness, a nose job can be very beneficial. A qualified plastic surgeon can perform a rhinoplasty on a broken nose no matter how long ago the trauma was experienced.
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