Charlie Villanueva could return as soon as Wednesday from a broken nose after having his nasal fracture repaired on Monday. The Pistons released an official press release that read: Charlie Villanueva underwent a successful surgical procedure this afternoon to repair a nasal fracture. The procedure was performed by Dr. Gene Rontal at the DMC Berry Center in Farmington Hills. Villanueva is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game at Chicago.

Villanueva suffered the injury during Sunday's win over the Hawks when his head collided with Ben Wallace's hip as he feel to the ground after being fouled. Villanueva was able to knock down both of his free throws with a large piece of tissue stuck in his nose to stop the bleeding before exiting the game.

"Just letting everyone know that, I had successful surgery today for my broken nose, thanks everyone for showing me love, I greatly appreciate it," Villanueva wrote on his twitter page.

The injury means the Pistons' could be without their four highest paid players against Chicago on Wednesday. Ben Gordon is questionable with an ankle sprain, while Richard Hamilton (ankle) and Tayshaun Prince (back) remain out.