Broken Nose a Year Ago and New Soft Bump, is It Permanent, Rhinoplasty Options?

asked 1 year ago by San Francisco67 in San Francisco, CA
Latest answer by William Portuese, MD
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11 months since I broke my nose. The break came after an impact to the right side of my nose that left a mild dent. Also, weirdly enough, I formed a new SOFT little bump that is visible from my right profile. My Q's: -Is this new bump permanent? It is soft bone and when I press on it it goes away. Could it be swelling? I periodically "flatten it out" and wonder if it would go away if I left it alone. -Am I a good candidate for reconstructive rhinosplasty and what are the options?

9 answers to Broken Nose a Year Ago and New Soft Bump, is It Permanent, Rhinoplasty Options?

New Bump 11 Months after Broken Nose

It is impossible to determine the cause of your "new soft bump" 11 months after you broke your nose without examining you. A rhinoplasty could be done after you and an experieced surgeon determine the cause of the bump and what you want to change

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

Bump on the nose after nasal fracture

Thanks for the question. After a broken nose, the nasal bones can appear indented, widened, deviated to the side or unchanged, depending on the location of the nasal fracture and the direction and force of the impact. After a broken nose, the hump on the bridge can certainly appear enlarged. Typically in these cases, the bump on the nose is firm, as it is due to the shape of the underlying bone or cartilage. It is challenging to evaluate the "soft bump" you are describing... more

Umang Mehta, MD
Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.mehtaplasticsurgery.com

Bump from broken nose 1 year ago likely permanent

Since it has been a year after the injury and fracture to the nose, the bump is going to be permanent. On the side of the nose it is most likely a bump related to the upper lateral cartilage and not bone. Options include reducing the nasal fracture, straightening any irregularities of the upper lateral cartilage, and filing irregularities and bumps down across the bridge. This can all be done through a closed rhinoplasty procedure under general anesthesia as an outpatient surgery. You... more

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

Dent and compressible mass following nasal trauma

IT sounds as if you may have a small cyst or fluid collection or edema as the site of the fracture. Revision may require drainage or excision. The dent or depression may require a camouflage graft.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Nasal fracture now a bump

Without an exam it is hard to say. But, if you have a new bump this may be as easy as a gentle rasp to file it down.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

A year after nasal fracture, bumps and dents are there to stay

In the best of situations reduction and repair of a nasal fracture should take place within the first week after injury so things don't get 'stuck' in the wrong position. A bump over the nasal bridge can be due to healing bone, and can go away. But after a year if imperfections persist they are there to stay. An open reduction even months later can still straighten the nose and resolve imperfections and is the best option. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd more

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Broken nose options.

You need to see an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon who can examine your nose and discuss your options.

Toby Mayer, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Bump on nose after nasal injury

Dear SF67, This is most likely due to the injury; however, any swelling should have resolved by now. Knowing the exact cause of the bump is tough to know without the ability to examine you, so I would encourage you to be evaluated by an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon who can provide advise on how to proceed. Good luck!

P. Daniel Ward, MD
Salt Lake City Facial Plastic Surgeon

Treatment of Nasal Fractures

For the best cosmetic outcome, It is best to treat nasal fractures as soon after the accident as possible. The new soft bump on your nose could be nasal cartilage or scar tissue. This is best treated with a standard rhinoplasty.