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broken nose

BROKEN NOSE

Nasal injury is very common, which sometimes results in a broken or fractured nose.

How do I know if I have broken my nose?

  • A broken nose is extremely tender to touch and swollen with typically bruising around the eyes (black eyes)

  • Nose bleeds generally occur immediately after injury and last for a short time (around 10-15 minutes)

  • Difficulty breathing out of the nose

  • Change in the nasal shape

Treatment of a broken nose

We will assess the nose approximately 7-10 days after the trauma once the swelling starts to settle down.

If the nose is deviated, manipulation of nasal bones is indicated and will generally be carried out within 2-3 weeks after the injury.

Manipulation is possible under local anaesthetic in clinic, if the patient is amenable and if the time is available.

Surgery for a broken nose

Manipulation of nasal bones is a simple procedure ideally done under a general anaesthetic. The bones will be manipulated to their original position where possible.

A small splint or dressing will be applied to the nose, which is then removed 7-10 days after the procedure.

 

If the above procedure fails to correct the nose then a surgical procedure called Septorhinoplasty is warranted and is generally carried out after 3 months after the original injury.

LOCATIONS

NUFFIELD HOSPITAL

Nuffield Hospital,

Kingswood Rd,

Tunbridge Wells,

TN2 4UL

KIMS HOSPITAL

KIMS Hospital,

Newnham Ct Way,

Weavering,

Maidstone,

ME14 5FT

FOURWAYS DENTAL & AESTHETIC CLINICS

4 Sevenoaks Rd,

Borough Green,

Sevenoaks,

TN15 8BB

SERENITY THERAPIES

Serenity Therapies,

​42 High St,

Tunbridge Wells,

TN1 1XF

Correspondence Address: Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital, Kingswood Road, Tunbridge Wells TN2 4UL

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