Nose trauma and Rhinoplasty
There are a number of different ways that trauma to the nose can occur - any accident or injury affecting this part of the face may mean that there is a need for corrective surgery. This is something that is especially common for those who play sports, whether at a professional or amateur level. Contact sports, such as rugby, football and basketball, can result in some challenging injuries to the face and nose. Rhinoplasty may also be required if there has been an injury while taking part in an activity such as horse riding, hockey, trampolining or netball.
What is rhinoplasty?
In basic terms, it’s a procedure that is designed to change the shape of the nose. This could be required if there has been a recent trauma to the nose and it’s also a procedure that may be necessary if there was a previous injury that hasn’t already been dealt with. A rhinoplasty can correct a number of different problems that may have been caused by nose trauma, including issues with the way the nose looks as well as the physical ability to breathe through it. The upper area of a nose is bone and the lower part is cartilage - the rhinoplasty can be used to correct bone, cartilage or skin (or all of them) wherever the nose has been affected by an injury.
Non-surgical procedures
Depending on the nature of the nose trauma there may be other options that are not surgical. If there is no fracture or break in the bone (both of which are likely to require surgery) there may be the option of a filler to help correct any aesthetic issues, lumps and bumps that are the result of a nose trauma, whether that is recent or not. Several small gel injections are made deep within subcutaneous tissue in the nose and will reshape and add volume to areas of the nose that have been affected by trauma. This corrective gel works in as little as 30 minutes, immediately reshaping the nose and also acting as a biostimulator to help the body generate additional collagen.
Which is the best option for you?
This will depend on the nose trauma and your individual preference. If there has been a break or fracture in the bone in the nose it’s likely that this will need to be treated with a surgical rhinoplasty, which can make a big difference to the way a nose looks and correct potential issues that trauma could cause when it comes to breathing. The non-surgical option is much quicker, taking just 30 minutes and doesn’t require any anaesthetic or preparation for surgery. It’s ideal for correcting aesthetic issues, however, it may not be the right choice where the injury to the nose is fairly severe.
Nose trauma can be painful at the time and can cause ongoing issues, whether that’s with breathing or the way that the nose looks. There are several ways to correct a recent or historic nose trauma, including surgical rhinoplasty and non-surgical options. Find out more about how Harley Street ENT can assist you with rhinoplasty.
