Is this bump on my nose permanent? Pictures included (Photo)

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I injured my nose Feb 10th. It was very swollen at first, I had an X-ray done and my nose was midline with nothing displaced. A couple of doctors looked at it and they said they don’t believe it’s broken, there is a bump that they say is probably temporary but I won’t know for sure for a few months. It’s been 3.5 weeks, and I’m worried it’s permenant? The pics are right after the injury, a week and a half ago, and now

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

In general, nasal x-rays are not helpful for determining the Treatment and diagnosis of someone who sustained nasal trauma. In our opinion, anyone who has a change in the appearance of their nose after trauma broke their nose. This is bothering you and not resolving, please consider Consulting with several reputable rhinoplasty specialists for an opinion as to what might be best for you moving forward. Hope this helps! Dr Joseph

Selcuk Inanli, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question.From the photos it looks like your dorsum have been affected and your nose looks deviated to the right. I recommend you to get a full check-up in 2 months from now, if it is still visible, you can get a rhinoplasty surgery done to correct the deviation.Best regards!

Oakley Smith, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Hello,
The bump might be just swelling that will disappear with time, or it might be caused by bony overgrowth during healing. It is hard to tell from the pictures, and it is best to be assessed with physical examination by a specialized facial plastic surgeon.

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

So it can be difficult to ascertain whether a bump on a nose is:
-cartilage
-swelling
-scar tissue
-persistent deviation of septum or bone
-internal swelling causing external uneveness

The best place to start is probably with your surgeon.  Sometimes an injection such as kenalog and/or 5-Fluorouracil can reduce the bump depending on the etiology.

Mehmet Durmusoglu, MD · Answer

First of all, thanks for your question. When I evaluate your photos, I think your issue may be a broken nose. It makes me think that it is a permanent issue, because for about 1 month passed after your injury. Therefore, I think you can benefit from rhinoplasty surgery.

Thomas Spalla, MD · Answer

You could have some callus formation from a small fracture. These typically improve with time. See a local rhinoplasty surgeon for their guidance and potential intervention if this fails to resolve spontaeously.

Robert Ciardullo, MD · Answer

Is your post traumatic bump permanent? trauma to the nose, even in the absence of a fracture can cause a noticeable bump or asymmetry which can last for several months. The probability, since the x-rays were negative, is that the bump will eventually resolve. However the mid portion of the nose is cartilaginous, not bony, and disruption of some kind to the Cartilage of the mid portion of the nose would probably not show up on x-ray. I would say the odds are in your favor, but there is no certitude until several months have passed.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

At this point, it's probably going to be permanent, but don't make a final determination about surgery for at least two more months. Choose your  surgeon wisely, since rhinoplasty is the most difficult procedure to perform correctly in the entire field of cosmetic surgery

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Based on the posted photos you have a dislodged bone or cartilage that can only be corrected by surgery. Best to seek in person or virtual consults with.....

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