Post-Traumatic Aesthetic and Functional Solution: Nasal Fracture Repair
Surgical correction of nasal fractures resulting from accidents, impacts, or sports injuries, in a way that preserves the natural structure of your face and your breathing quality. We repair the damage with expert touch before it turns into a permanent disfigurement.
What is Nasal Fracture Repair and Why Shouldn't It Be Delayed?
The nose is the most prominent organ on our face and the most vulnerable to trauma. Fractures not only cause aesthetic deformities (curvature, collapse, asymmetry), but also lead to severe shortness of breath due to displacement of the nasal cartilage and bones. Fractures that can be corrected with minimally invasive procedures in the early stages (within the first 7-10 days) require extensive surgery as time progresses due to improper bone fusion. Our goal is to restore your former healthy appearance and ensure perfect respiratory function.
- Those who have suffered a blow to the face and have a deformity/curvature in their nose.
- Those who begin experiencing nasal congestion and difficulty breathing after trauma.
- Those who notice a collapse or asymmetry in their nose after an accident
- Those with complaints of a poorly healed old nasal fracture (traumatic deformity)
- Those who experience both health problems and aesthetic concerns simultaneously and are seeking a lasting solution.
Timely and appropriate intervention is the key to lasting health.
Timing of initial intervention is critical in nasal fractures. In patients who present early, we can easily reposition the fracture lines using simpler methods. However, in old fractures that have healed incorrectly, reconstruction of the nose using the patient's own cartilage is necessary. My approach at Dr. Nurten Küçük is not just to aesthetically cover up the damage from the outside, but to completely repair the air passages (septum) inside the nose, ensuring my patients can breathe comfortably for life.
Surgical Procedure
In early-stage fractures, the procedure takes less time. However, repairing old and malunion fractures (functional rhinoplasty) is a comprehensive surgery that can take 2-2.5 hours and is performed under general anesthesia.
The First Week
Depending on the nature of the surgery, splints or protective bandages are placed on the nose. The splints are removed at the end of the 7th day, and most of the swelling and bruising subsides within the first week.
Lasting Results
As the bones fully fuse and the swelling subsides, the nose regains its natural appearance and strength. The relief of congestion and the resulting improved breathing comfort become noticeable from the first month onwards.
Frequently Asked Questions
My nose is broken, how long do I need to have surgery?
The ideal time for intervention in nasal fractures is between the first 3-5 days and the 10th day, when the edema (swelling) has subsided. During this period, since the bones have not yet fused, it can be easily corrected using a closed method without making an incision.
Can an old nose fracture, sustained years ago, be repaired?
Yes, it can be corrected. Malunionized bones and curved cartilage can be reshaped with "functional septorhinoplasty" surgery, achieving very successful results in terms of both aesthetics and breathing.
Can I change the aesthetic shape of my nose during fracture repair?
Absolutely. If extensive surgery under general anesthesia is planned for the fracture treatment, the hump on the bridge of the nose can be removed or aesthetic touches can be made to the tip of the nose during the same procedure, depending on your preference.
Will my breathing definitely improve after the procedure?
The primary focus of our surgical planning is to open the airways. Since any curvatures or obstructing structures in the nasal septum caused by trauma are corrected, your breathing quality will permanently improve after surgery.
Take the first step towards a natural transformation of your face.
For an initial consultation, examination, and personalized treatment plan, please contact us immediately.