I Broke my Nose when I Was 12 and Still Have a Bump- What Can I Do?

August 20, 2011
Asked By:KATExas

I was skiing- a woman wrapped her arms around me from behind to stop herself, we fell backwards and her poles pushed my nose upward. My nose is not large and previously looked a bit like a ski jump (lovely irony) but has had a bump in the middle ever since the accident 10 years ago. I was told by a plastic surgeon at the time that it would gradually become less obvious and return to normal but it hasn't.

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Answer: Surgical correction can help you

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Answer: Surgical correction can help you

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August 22, 2011

Answer: Rhinoplasty for nasal hump.

Toby Mayer, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
August 22, 2011

Answer: Rhinoplasty for nasal hump.

Toby Mayer, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
August 22, 2011

Answer: Doesn't sound too bad

Colin Pero, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
August 22, 2011

Answer: Doesn't sound too bad

Colin Pero, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Answer: Nasal bumps from fractures may not go away

Philip S. Schoenfeld, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Nasal bumps from fractures may not go away

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August 22, 2011

Answer: Closed rhinoplasty may work well for you

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August 22, 2011

Answer: Closed rhinoplasty may work well for you

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