How can I fix a broken nose from 1 year ago?

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Dr Samuel Ho

Plastic Surgeon

I'm sorry to hear about your basketball injury.

When I deal with broken noses in a non-acute setting, such as yours, there are 2 aspects that we have to address - the functional aspect (difficulty in breathing from the right nostril) and the cosmetic aspect (nose is slightly deviated).

I can address either one or both surgically and it would depend on whether you are bothered sufficiently as the more we correct, the higher the complexity of the surgery and the longer the downtime.

I perform the corrective surgeries as a day surgery and you have an option of either full General Anaesthesia or deep sedation.

I won't address the technical aspects as the other surgeons have given a good overview. And yes, the functional nature and the traumatic origin of the injury qualifies you for insurance and medisave coverage.

Best Regards,

Dr Samuel Ho

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