A nasal fracture is a condition characterized by disruption of the nasal bones both within themselves and their connections to each other. Most of the time, it is not limited to bone fracture, but significant swelling and edema occur in the soft tissue due to trauma. In addition, significant breathing problems may develop due to damages in the cartilage structures.
⚠️ Risk of Early Intervention: If the fracture has a comminuted (fragmented) structure or affects the critical areas that need to be manipulated during aesthetic nasal surgery, aesthetic surgery should not be performed before these structures are fully healed and fused. Otherwise, there is a very high probability of an unsuccessful surgical outcome.
Anatomical correction of fractures in the nose is of great importance for both functional (breathing) and aesthetic aspects. In this direction, two basic treatment options are available in case of a nasal fracture: