Small dorsal looking bump on right side of nose after injury (Photo)

Question

4 days ago a football got kicked to my face causing a nosebleed. A small bump appeared on my right side of the nose on the nasal bone. Only right side profile looks normal but left has a bump which is visible in some angles. I want to know if it’s swelling or if a bone has caused this hump. What procedure would be required if it’s a permanent hump. Only happened recently. Not sure how long left till my nose heals and it’s harder to do surgery on. My nose before was smooth and no bumps.

Christopher David Jones, MBBS, BSc, FRCS (Plast) · Answer

Your message was posted 4 days after injury. It is now 9 months following the injury. If the deformity has persisted, I would recommend that you see a facial Plastic surgeon with an interest. All the best.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Whenever anybody sustains nasal trauma after rhinoplasty surgery, it's always a good idea to notify your surgeon immediately. If there is a nasal fracture, many times a closed reduction of the nasal fracture can be performed with local anesthetic in the office within 10 days. After 10 days, it's nearly impossible to move somebody's nasal bones digitally. In your specific situation, if the area of bulge is soft to the touch and compresses with tenderness, it's likely just swelling. I hope this is helpful. Sincerely, Dr. Joseph

Selcuk Inanli, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question!
As far as I can understand from your question First of all, I recommend you to be consult by a doctor because you have suffered a blow to your nose. At the same time, I can recommend rhinoplasty surgery for this irregular appearance and swelling, so you can achieve the look you want with a single operation.
It would be better face to face consultation.
Best regards!

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Typical signs of having fractured your nose include hearing a crack and seeing obvious deviation of the nasal bone.
Facial fractures, including nasal bone fracture typically leave people slightly bruised.
From your pictures there is no obvious indication of a nasal fracture but we can’t give you a quality assessment without an exam or x-rays.
If you think your nose looks relatively straight, then there’s probably no fracture and you don’t need to have your nasal bones reduced.
 Most people who break their nose have a fairly obvious deviation.
Most people also recall hearing at crack, though sometimes things happen kind of fast.
In your situation, you’ll need to make the decision if you should get a valuated or not.
When people have nasal fractures, it is my personal preference to get the fracture reduced as soon as possible.
I typically do not wait for swelling to subside and like to get them reduced within a few days.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD

Small dorsal looking bump on right side of nose after injury (Photo)

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