Grew dorsal hump overnight? (Photo)

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I practically grew a dorsal hump overnight. I am an 18 year old female. It developed literally over a day and I don't know what happened. I hit my nose on the side of a swimming pool, but it didn't really hurt other than a scab. I've always had a tiny dorsal hump, but never one like this. It's been a month and it still hasn't gone away. It feels like hard. I can't deal with this, what is it? Will it go away? Is it possible I did something to my nose when I hit it?

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you very much for sharing your concerns with us.The harmony between facial parts makes us instinctively recognize the beauty... without knowing it, without defining it, just a perception that surprises and captivates us.In this regard, I suggest perform a Closed Rhinoplasty (without visible scars) to treat the tip, base and nasal bridge.With this procedure you get a delicate nose, better harmonize with your other facial features.Respectfully,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

At one month, it may still be related to swelling. I would give it a good six months before considering any type of surgery.  Good luck.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Trauma to the nose can cause a displaced, or a non-displaced nasal fracture. Trauma to the nose especially along the bridge line can cause a growth of excess  bone which makes the hump appear worse. A rhinoplasty procedure can accomplish shaving down the dorsal hump, narrowing and straightening the bridge line. For more information and many examples, please see  the link and the video below

Michael L. Schwartz, MD · Answer

It's unlikely you grew "a hump". It's more likely that you may have fractured or displaced your septum, or had a small hematoma of the septum. This has left you with a small saddle deformity of the septum which creates a "pseudohump" due to the depression of the cartilage. You need more expert direct evaluation.

Sean Freeman, MD · Answer

Imquinnw, it looks like you injured the rhinion which is the growth center of your nose. However that is is guess and only an exam by an experienced specialist will help answer this correctly. No matter it should be relatively easy to fix. Make sure you see someone that does "only faces"! Good luck!

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