How do I know if I have broken my nose?
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A broken nose is extremely tender to touch and swollen with typically bruising around the eyes (black eyes)
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Nose bleeds generally occur immediately after injury and last for a short time (around 10-15 minutes)
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Difficulty breathing out of the nose
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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.
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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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