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Bump on the Bridge of my Nose After Being Head Butted

asked 1 year ago by roarrr123 in Waltham, MA
Latest answer by Richard W. Fleming, MD
Question viewed 2,229 times
Tags: bridge, accident, bump

I was head butted during a soccer game, which left a somewhat sore nose and a cut on the bridge of my nose. I did not bleed from my nose (other than the cut) and there was no bruising. Also, my nose looked straight, so i found no need to go to the doctor. Now, after a week, the cut is still healing, but there seems to be a bump on the bridge of my nose under the cut. What would cause this? Am I going to have to get corrective surgery?

8 answers to Bump on the Bridge of my Nose After Being Head Butted

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Bump on Bridge after Nasal Trauma

Without examination , it is impossible to answer your question. Even if you broke your nose swelling can be temporary as long as the bones were not displaced. You can consult with a surgeon now or wait 6 months to see if the bump persists.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

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Soccer Head Butt to Nose, New Bump

Hi r, The periostium of the nasal bones (the thin, tight fibrous tissue lining on bones) can be inflammed after trauma and form a temporary bump.  Most of the time, the bump will go down with time.  Most likely you will not need corrective surgery as long as you stay away from unscrupulous surgeons looking to make their mortgage payment off of your nose.  If it is still present in 6 to 12 months, and it bothers you, then consult with a few rhinoplasty surgeons. Good... more
Michael A. Persky, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Bump on Nose after Trauma

Without examining you or with imaging studies, it is impossible to know if your nose is broken.  However, if the bump appeared several days after the trauma, it is more likely that you are experiencing tissue response to healing / scar tissue.  You should be examined by a doctor, but there is no hurry.  Good luck.
David Shafer, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Nasal surgery

The tissues react to trauma by becoming firm. What you are experiencing is not unusual. After the cut is healed begin massaging the area with vit E or lotion. It is unlikely the bump is due to calcium deposition in the bone this soon after the injury. Give it 8-12 months and it should resolve.
Benjamin Schlechter, MD

Reading Plastic Surgeon
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Bump on the Bridge of my Nose After Being Head Butted

Yes as my previous colleagues have in general posted, it most likely is swelling under the laceration. Allow healing time. I also recommend to see in person a boarded surgeon who will examine the area of the nose and even maybe order an X ray. This could show a nasal fracture. Than you can determine if reconstructive nasal surgery is an option. From MIAMI Dr. Darryl J. Blinski 305 598 0091
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Nasal bump after trauma

The bump on your nose may be the result of the swelling that develops from thr trauma you sustained. You should give it some time to resolve first.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Swelling after a nasal injury

After any injury to the nose, especially after a cut on the bridge, there will be swelling and bruising. The tissue under the cut is inf lammed and reactive but will settle down over time, and the bump should resolve. Be patient with the healing, and after the cut is completely healed you can massage the area with a product such as Mederma to help soften and reduce the scar and provide some sun protection. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd
Peter E. Johnson, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Swelling of nose following injury

IT is most likely that you are experiencing swelling and possibly some bruising at the site of the fracture, It is not uncommon for this to persist for 6-12 months before resolving.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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