Can getting hit in the nose cause a dorsal bump?

Great question!  A dorsal bump on the nose is often a tell sign that you had nasal trauma.  The bump is due to either a fracture of the bone or disassociation between the nasal bone and nasal cartilages.  There is no functional issue leaving it alone, but more of a cosmetic issue.  Yes it will stay there forever unless you have surgery to correct it.Best of luck and hope this information helps!- Dr. Roger Tsai  @DrRogerTsai

Trauma can fracture the nose and cause a permanent bump? Yes.See a very experienced rhinoplasty surgeon if you want this removed.

Dear kayla taylor,severe nasal trauma can cause dorsal bump. It would be the best to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon and get an evaluation. Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery 

Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Dear kayla taylor in City of Industry, California:

If you were hit 6 months ago and now you have a bump, you probably had a broken nose.  If your skin was torn, that suggests again it was a significant forceful injury.  What you have now is probably what you are going to have.  The best way to get rid of it is to have a rhinoplasty. 

Be sure to consult with surgeon who are experienced.  You want somebody who has a long track record in performing rhinoplasty.  Look at their before and after photo galleries.  Check out the section on computer imaging showing the predicted result and the final result.  You want to see how well they match and whether or not you would be similarly advantaged to have computer imaging, which of course you should have.  Why have a consultation without it? Look at the patient reviews.  Bring a friend or family member to the consultation and be sure to submit a list of questions to the doctor even before you go for consultation.  You must do your homework to make a good decision.  You want to do it right the first time. 

Best wishes,

Robert Kotler, MD, FACS 

Unfortunately, you can get a hump on your nose from trauma.  The hump is essentially a scar tissue that can form on the nasal bone.  You can wait at least a few months to see if it subsides.  If it does not, you may need a rhinoplasty to get rid of the hump.  Good luck~

Significant trauma to the bridge of the nose can result in the formation of a permanent bump. However, you need to give it 6 months to a year after the trauma to determine if the bump that you feel is permanent or not. If it is permanent, it can be addressed surgically the approach of which would depend on a variety of factors.Steven Turkeltaub, MD

It is certainly possible, especially if you cracked the nasal bones. As they heal, there is new bone growth which can result in a new deformity. Could also just be some scar tissue which may respond to steroid injections or scar revision.

Trauma to the nose can cause a variety of issues such as a dorsal bump, a displaced nasal fracture, a non-displaced nasal fracture, a deviated septum, and a dislocation of the upper lateral cartilages off of the nasal bones. A thorough internal and external examination of the noses required to make a determination about how to proceed with fixing the nose. The dorsal hump is usually composed of both bone and cartilage which must be shaved down in order to remove it. Once the dorsal hump has been removed, osteotomies of the nasal bones are then required to narrow and straighten the bridge line. For more information and many examples of dorsal hump removal, please see the link and the video below

A bump on the nose can be caused by mechanical trauma; this can be corrected using closed rhinoplasty.

Undoubtedly trauma can cause a fracture or septal displacement effecting your nasal dorsum.  If it is not changing and appears stable/permanent, meet with a Bd Certified rhinoplasty surgeon and discuss your options for treatment.  Best wishes,Jon A Perlman MD FACS 

Certified, Am Board of Plastic Surgery 

Member, Am. Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) 

Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)

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