I'm 17. Two days ago, my toddler nephew head-butted me very hard in the bridge of my nose. Ever since then, there has been a visible dent in my nose. It's definitely not broken, but the dent is painfully obvious. Will the dent go away? Will my nose be straight again on its own or is it going to be crooked/dented permanently? Is it possible it's just taking a very long time to heal? I have never hurt my nose before this incident.
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This is a great question and an important thing to consider when one seeks hump reduction rhinoplasty. Yes indeed there is a tendency for greater width with reduced height (lower bridge). There are 2 main reasons for this. First, the nose sits on the face like a triangular...
ThanksIdeally you want to undergo rhinoplasty once you decided that you are not getting engaged in any contact sports!Some nasal trauma can be very serious and will require a formal RhinoplastyBWMr J TaheryOtolaryngologist/Facial Plastic SurgeonChestetUK
Hi and thanks for your question. I would make sure you see a surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is very experience in rhinoplasty as this is one of the most challenging cosmetic surgical procedures. An experienced plastic surgeon will be able to examine you and...