9 months ago I was playing in left field during a softball game when someone had hit a fly ball so high in the air that it came down in a perfectly 90 degree angle onto my nose. It hit it perfectly in the middle, right where the bone on my nose starts. (Not the cartilage). I had swelling for 3 weeks but only had a small fracture. But now a small bump on my nose is the result. It's hard and literally feels like it sits on the bone of my nose. It looks so dramatic from a side view. What is it?
Answer: Healing Hello. With any nose injury, it's a good idea to wait one full year before any decisions for correction are made because you could still be healing. But with injury like yours, it is a good idea to see a plastic surgeon now because there could still be a fracture which is causing the bump. If there is a permanent bump from injury after one year, Rhinoplasty is often used to correct nasal deformities. Your plan of care depends on the situation and your healing. A plastic surgeon consult would guide you to more solutions. Have a great day.
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Answer: Healing Hello. With any nose injury, it's a good idea to wait one full year before any decisions for correction are made because you could still be healing. But with injury like yours, it is a good idea to see a plastic surgeon now because there could still be a fracture which is causing the bump. If there is a permanent bump from injury after one year, Rhinoplasty is often used to correct nasal deformities. Your plan of care depends on the situation and your healing. A plastic surgeon consult would guide you to more solutions. Have a great day.
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Answer: Fracture You fractured your nasal bones right where they meet the cartilage, the keystone area. The separation of the cartilage from the bone has caused this stepoff. To correct it you need a formal rhinoplasty with a cartilage graft to give you a straight dorsum again.
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Answer: Fracture You fractured your nasal bones right where they meet the cartilage, the keystone area. The separation of the cartilage from the bone has caused this stepoff. To correct it you need a formal rhinoplasty with a cartilage graft to give you a straight dorsum again.
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September 29, 2015
Answer: Fractured my nose 9 months ago It does look like a bony callous has formed and is creating that bump. Since it is present nine months later there is a strong possibility that it will not resolve with further healing. I would recommend consulting with a rhinoplasty expert to discuss your options. If this is your only concern, then the bump can be shaved down without making any other changes to your nose. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon
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September 29, 2015
Answer: Fractured my nose 9 months ago It does look like a bony callous has formed and is creating that bump. Since it is present nine months later there is a strong possibility that it will not resolve with further healing. I would recommend consulting with a rhinoplasty expert to discuss your options. If this is your only concern, then the bump can be shaved down without making any other changes to your nose. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon
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September 29, 2015
Answer: Bump on nose after trauma An injury to the nose often produces a swelling and lump on
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September 29, 2015
Answer: Bump on nose after trauma An injury to the nose often produces a swelling and lump on
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September 29, 2015
Answer: Nasal Bump After Softball Injury Unfortunately, this bump is very likely to be permanent if still present 9 months after the injury. The lining of the nasal bones, known as the periosteum, reacts to injury by producing more bone. This will require surgery to correct. It's best to have a consultation or two with an experienced Rhinoplasty Surgeon to give you further information.
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September 29, 2015
Answer: Nasal Bump After Softball Injury Unfortunately, this bump is very likely to be permanent if still present 9 months after the injury. The lining of the nasal bones, known as the periosteum, reacts to injury by producing more bone. This will require surgery to correct. It's best to have a consultation or two with an experienced Rhinoplasty Surgeon to give you further information.
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September 28, 2015
Answer: Posttraumatic deformity Unfortunately, it appears that you have a posttraumatic deformity of your nose. After breaking your nose, the bones appear to have healed in a way that has created a bump. At 9 months, enough time has passed for the swelling to resolve and what you are now seeing is likely permanent. If you are unhappy with the appearance, you should see a board certified plastic surgeon to see what options you have to improve this area.
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September 28, 2015
Answer: Posttraumatic deformity Unfortunately, it appears that you have a posttraumatic deformity of your nose. After breaking your nose, the bones appear to have healed in a way that has created a bump. At 9 months, enough time has passed for the swelling to resolve and what you are now seeing is likely permanent. If you are unhappy with the appearance, you should see a board certified plastic surgeon to see what options you have to improve this area.
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