Will my dorsal hump go away?

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Hi, I’ve recently bumped my nose which caused the development of a dorsal hump and I’m very worried it will not go away. It was a very minor injury I bumped my nose with my iPad and it only hurt for a few seconds however I touched where I had bumped my nose and felt a hard lump, I began to worry so I checked the mirror and saw a bit of redness. It’s been a few days and the swelling has gone down a lot but the bump is still there and my nose doesn’t look the same, is this permanent?

Oakley Smith, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Hi, It is better for you to consult with a facial plastic surgeon who can examine you and give you opinion based on your needs and expectations.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

In this particular situation, a photograph is worth a thousand words. If you feel like you have a permanent change to the appearance of your nose one month after your trauma, please consider re-asking your question with photographs. I hope this is helpful. Sincerely, Dr Joseph

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. You will need to be evaluated in person to make a determination about any type of potential damage that could have been caused. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified rhinoplasty surgeon who can evaluate you in person.

Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Shabnam Ghazizadeh, MD · Answer

Hi great question. If this is recent it may resolve with icing and time. If this has been there for a while now then the trauma may have formed into scar tissue or a callus. Sometimes a steroid injection can be helpful or otherwise a rhinoplasty surgery may be need for correction. I recommend you see a Facial Plastic surgeon specializing in rhinoplasty procedures. Best of luck, Dr. Ghazizadeh

Will my dorsal hump go away?

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