Question 1

how could i know my nose cartilage is damaged?

Accepted Answer

Nasal cartilage: If the appearance of your nose bothers you, you can have it evaluated by a board certified surgeon who specializes in rhinoplasty.

Question 2

can nose cartilage calcify if a hematoma is left untreated in the cartilage, and if so how do you treat it?

Accepted Answer

Cartilage: Yes a hematoma can calcify. Surgery may be needed for relief.

Question 3

i have a hole in my nose cartilage, painful and always bloody, was told it was sinusitis, but what caused the hole.

Accepted Answer

Not sinusitis: There are at least 3 reasons for a perforated nasal septum.  And sinusitis is definitely not one of them.  Previous surgery for a deviated septum, trauma and cocaine abuse would be the most common causes.  Who told you that sinusitis could be a cause of a hole in the nasal cartilage?  That is not true.

Question 4

if your nose got hit, and it broke or got damaged, will it still have the same appearance, either the nose bone or the nose cartilage?

Accepted Answer

If it didn't move: If your nose was nondisplaced after the trauma it can heal with no cosmetic defect.

Question 5

why does my nose cartilage hurt (the bottom of the bone) ? i have pressed it, did i accidentally damage (busied it) but i did not press it so hard?

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Hard to damage: Cartilage, since it's a bit more forgiving than bone. The base of the bone is what's connected to the skull, and you are probably alright, just experiencing some inflammation, and swelling from the bruise. If it continues, have it checked by your pcp, so you can manage the pain. Meanwhile, if it's acute, ice packs help decompress inflammation and pain.

Question 6

does nose (cartilage) heal on its own?

Accepted Answer

It will heal: Nose cartilage does heal on it's own. This is great if your nose is straight but if your nose has been broken then the bones may make the softer cartilage take an abnormal shape and then your nose may heal in that abnormal shape. So if you have any injuries to your nose i would see an ENT and have it evaluated.

Question 7

can damaged nose cartilage be reshaped without surgery?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Unless it is immediately after an injury, the cartilage is usually attached to other tissues and unable to be molded.

Question 8

my nose got hit on the right side. i heard a 'pop' sound, but there is no pain. does the 'pop' sound mean the nose cartilage is ripped or damaged ?

Accepted Answer

Could be: Could be a  fracture of bone or cartilage. If it looks the same, no trouble bleeding or pain, you don't need treatment. If not sure, see an ENT doc.

Question 9

will smiling as wide as you could, damage the nose or the nose cartilage? will it hurt it? what happen if it is a fake smile, the widest you could do?

Accepted Answer

Smiling: No, none of that will cause any "damage".  Feel free to smile as much as you want.  The happiness will spread!

Question 10

can nose septum heal on its own?what are the clues of a damaged or broken septum?will it stop hurting until it healed?is it like other nose cartilage?

Accepted Answer

Perforation: Nasal irritation or onfection will respond to therapy and medicine; however, large perforation may require surgicial correction. Get examined.

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I have a hole in my nose cartilage, painful and always bloody, was told it was sinusitis, but what caused the hole.

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If your nose got hit, and it broke or got damaged, will it still have the same appearance, either the nose bone or the nose cartilage?

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Why does my nose cartilage hurt (the bottom of the bone) ? i have pressed it, did i accidentally damage (busied it) but i did not press it so hard?

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Does nose (cartilage) heal on its own?

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Can damaged nose cartilage be reshaped without surgery?

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My nose got hit on the right side. i heard a 'pop' sound, but there is no pain. does the 'pop' sound mean the nose cartilage is ripped or damaged ?

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Will smiling as wide as you could, damage the nose or the nose cartilage? will it hurt it? what happen if it is a fake smile, the widest you could do?

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Can nose septum heal on its own?what are the clues of a damaged or broken septum?will it stop hurting until it healed?is it like other nose cartilage?

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