I fracture my nose 3 weeks ago by getting kicked in the face. There's now a noticeable lump on my bridge. I had a closed reduction performed last week but the bump is still there, if not bigger. Will this go away in its own? The bump feels like bone so I'm very worried.
July 5, 2017
Answer: Nose surgery - healing after fracture Once a bone is broken there is a periosteal reaction on the bone surface that takes a while to settle down. It can sometimes resolve completely or more commonly a small bump remains and can be managed with simple smoothing out (rasping) of the bump itself without additional maneuvers being required. I wouldn't pursue it until approximately 3 months have passed. Best Wishes!!
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July 5, 2017
Answer: Nose surgery - healing after fracture Once a bone is broken there is a periosteal reaction on the bone surface that takes a while to settle down. It can sometimes resolve completely or more commonly a small bump remains and can be managed with simple smoothing out (rasping) of the bump itself without additional maneuvers being required. I wouldn't pursue it until approximately 3 months have passed. Best Wishes!!
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August 9, 2017
Answer: Bump on nose 3 weeks after fracture Thank you for the question and pictures. Based on the information you provided, I think that you should give this time. You are still considered to be "early" after surgery and with significant swelling. I cannot tell you for certain that this will go away, but you likely have some degree of swelling that is to resolve. If you need a little bony hump to take down or if you want to augment the area under the hump, these can be addressed after the swelling has resolved. Good luck!
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August 9, 2017
Answer: Bump on nose 3 weeks after fracture Thank you for the question and pictures. Based on the information you provided, I think that you should give this time. You are still considered to be "early" after surgery and with significant swelling. I cannot tell you for certain that this will go away, but you likely have some degree of swelling that is to resolve. If you need a little bony hump to take down or if you want to augment the area under the hump, these can be addressed after the swelling has resolved. Good luck!
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