Restore Form & Function
A broken nose is a common facial injury that can happen during sports, falls, car accidents, or other types of trauma. Besides changing how your nose looks, a fracture can also make it harder to breathe by affecting the nasal bones or internal structures.
It’s important to get checked soon after a nose injury because some fractures are easier to fix right away, while others might need more surgery after some healing. At Texas Plastic Surgery in San Antonio, Dr. Christian Stallworth offers expert care and custom treatment to help restore both how your nose looks and works after an injury.
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Nasal fracture surgery repairs broken or moved nasal bones to bring your nose back to its normal shape after an injury. Depending on how severe and recent the injury is, Dr. Stallworth may perform a closed reduction, which moves the bones back into place without incisions, or an open repair for more complex breaks.
If the injury also affects the septum or blocks your airway, Dr. Stallworth may recommend additional procedures such as septoplasty or functional rhinoplasty. These can help you breathe better and restore balance to your face.
Nasal fracture surgery may be right for those whose injury has changed how their nose looks or works. Good candidates often include:
Nasal fracture surgery can improve both how your nose looks and how well it works after an injury. Some benefits include:
Depending on the severity of your injury, Dr. Stallworth may suggest combining nasal fracture surgery with other procedures to help your nose function well and look balanced with your face.
If the injury has caused a deviated septum, septoplasty can be performed during fracture repair to increase airflow and relieve nasal obstruction.
Functional rhinoplasty repairs damage to the nasal valves or support structures that can make breathing harder after an injury. It also helps restore your nose’s natural appearance.
If a nasal fracture leaves visible scars from the injury or prior treatment, scar revision can help improve skin texture and make healed areas blend in more naturally.
Your care starts with a detailed consultation at Texas Plastic Surgery in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Stallworth will look at your injury, talk with you about your symptoms, and suggest the best treatment based on your fracture and what you hope to achieve.
At your consultation, you can expect to:
On the day of surgery, Dr. Stallworth and the team will go over your treatment plan with you before starting. Depending on the complexity of the fracture, you may receive local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia.
Dr. Stallworth will gently move the broken bones back into place and fix any damaged cartilage or internal structures. If needed, splints or supports are used to protect your nose as it heals.
Your Guide to Post-Nasal Fracture Surgery Care
How you recover depends on how bad the fracture was and what kind of repair you had. Swelling, bruising around the eyes, stuffiness, and mild discomfort are common in the first week. Clients will need to wear a nasal splint on the outside of their nose for about a week to protect the healing bones.
Most people can return to work or school in about 7 to 10 days, but you should avoid heavy activity and contact sports for a few weeks.
As swelling goes down over the next few months, your breathing and the look of your nose will keep getting better.
The cost of nasal fracture surgery in San Antonio depends on how serious the injury is, how complex the repair will be, what kind of anesthesia you need, and whether you need extra procedures like septoplasty or functional rhinoplasty.
At your consultation, Dr. Stallworth will create a treatment plan just for you and give you a cost estimate based on your needs.
Dr. Christian Stallworth focuses exclusively on facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, so he has extensive experience treating both the appearance and function of facial injuries. His skills help him restore your nose’s appearance while making sure you can breathe well.
Dr. Stallworth is board-certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS) and the American Board of Otolaryngology (ABO). He is also an active member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS), and the Texas Medical Association (TMA).
At Texas Plastic Surgery in San Antonio, every treatment plan is tailored to your unique injury, facial features, and long-term goals, so you get results that look natural and work well.
Contact Us Today
If you’ve had a broken nose or facial injury, getting checked soon can really help your breathing and how your nose looks in the long run.
Call Texas Plastic Surgery in San Antonio at (210) 997-3223 to set up a consultation with Dr. Christian Stallworth. He’ll assess your injury, review your treatment options, and develop a surgical plan just for you to restore both function and balance to your face.
