I hit my nose on the door now I have a bump. (photos)

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I hit the bridge of my nose on the door and it really hurt nothing came up till the next day and now my nose has a bump on the middle and in photos looks white going across will this bump stay ?

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

It is hard to say from the very dark photos posted.  If you notice a bump then it might be a good idea to see a plastic surgeon.  Best of luck.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Trauma to the nose can cause a displaced nasal fracture, a nondisplaced nasal fracture, a callus formation along the bridge line, a fracture of the internal portion of the nose known as a deviated nasal septum, and a dislocation of the upper cartilages off of the nasal bones. It's best to seek out a consultation and examination by a double  certified ENT/facial plastic surgeon to document the extent of the injury along  x-rays. For more information  and many examples of nasal fracture repair, please see the link and the video below. If the bump is still present after three months, surgery may be needed to remove it.

Kouros Azar, MD · Answer

The photos are really too dark to see anything, but hopefully what you are experiencing is simply swelling. Wait until 6 weeks after the injury and if the bump is still present then schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to have it assessed in person.Kindly,Kouros Azar

James Fernau, MD, FACS - Account Suspended · Answer

Thank you for your question.Unfortunately, the photographs that you have submitted are very dark and hard to see the bump you are talking about. I would encourage you to submit some with better lightening. If you have a bump after trauma to your nose I would ice it and see if the swelling starts to go down within a day or two at that point you should be able to see if it is just swelling causing the bump or it is actually crooked due to the trauma. If nothing changes or it gets worse, I would schedule an appointment with your PCP to have it checked out and if it is determine to be broken or fractured, you may want to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon at this point to see what can be done to correct your nose. Best of luck.Sincerely,

James Fernau, MD, FACSBoard Certified ENTBoard Certified Plastic SurgeryMember of ASPS, ASAPS, ISAPS, The Rhinoplasty Society, AAFPRS, OTO/HNS, ASLMS, International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics & Science

James Fernau, MD, FACSBoard Certified ENTBoard Certified Plastic SurgeryMember of ASPS, ASAPS, ISAPS, The Rhinoplasty Society, AAFPRS, OTO/HNS, ASLMS, International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics & Science

I hit my nose on the door now I have a bump. (photos)

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