Would a bump on my forehead from hitting my head ten years ago prevent me from a nonsurgical nose job?

Thanks for the clear question. A stable soft bump on the forehead from old blunt trauma usually does not disqualify someone from a hyaluronic acid nonsurgical rhinoplasty. The key is safety planning, because the vessels of the forehead and the nose are interconnected through the supratrochlear, supraorbital and dorsal nasal network.
What should be checked first• Palpate the bump. If it is soft, non pulsatile and unchanged for years it is most often a benign soft tissue change like fibrosis or a small lipoma• If there is growth, tenderness, thrill or any doubt, a quick ultrasound can confirm that it is not a vascular malformation or cyst that alters local anatomy• Map the radix and glabella, since this is the highest risk zone for filler
How to keep a nonsurgical rhinoplasty as safe as possible• Use only hyaluronic acid so it can be dissolved if needed• Conservative micro aliquots, slow injection, minimal pressure• Prefer midline deep placement on bone or perichondrium. Avoid bolus in the glabella• Consider cannula for selected planes or a fine needle with strict midline discipline, based on the injector’s protocol• Continuous visual checks for skin color and pain. Immediate access to hyaluronidase and a written vascular event protocol are mandatory
What to expect if filler is chosen• Swelling and tenderness for a few days are common• Results are temporary. Touch ups are spaced after full settling• If at any point there is blanching, severe pain, vision change or mottling, treatment is stopped and reversal is started without delay
When surgery may be the better path• Goals include large shape changes that filler cannot deliver safely• There is any vascular or structural finding in the brow radix complex that raises injection risk
A specific go or no go decision needs standardized photos and a brief in person assessment of the bump and nasal dorsum. If a more tailored opinion would help a short complimentary conversation with a coordinator can be used to gather your photos and history before any medical evaluation.
Wishing you clarity on the safest path and a result that feels natural.Güray Yeşiladalı, MD

Hi! Thanks for sharing these details. Based on what you’ve described, a soft bump on your forehead from an old injury typically would not prevent you from having a nonsurgical nose job (usually done with fillers). Non-surgical rhinoplasty mainly reshapes the nose using dermal fillers, and it does not require altering bone or affecting areas far from the nose itself.

However, it’s important to note a few things:

The injector will need to assess the overall anatomy of your nose and surrounding areas, including the bridge and tip, to ensure the filler can be safely and effectively placed.

Old trauma could sometimes result in subtle irregularities in the underlying bone or soft tissue, but if it has been stable for ten years without ongoing issues, it’s usually not a problem.

Any previous injury should be mentioned during consultation so the injector can plan around it and avoid areas that might be more sensitive or fibrotic.

In short, your forehead bump alone is unlikely to interfere with a non-surgical rhinoplasty, especially if there’s been no ongoing pain or structural problems from the old injury.