A broken nose usually takes about 3 weeks to heal on its own. If your nose has become crooked or misshaped you should see a doctor. A doctor may be able to realign your broken nose without surgery, but this should be done no more than 2 weeks after the fracture. Surgical broken nose reconstruction in NYC should also be done within 2 weeks of the fracture. Your doctor may perform surgery to fix the broken bones or reshape them if the break caused a deviated septum.