Will a small hit or bump make your nose bigger or create a dorsal hump?

October 31, 2015
Asked By:simalissa in Los Angeles, CA

If an occasional bump or hit on my nose happens, will it make it bigger? I already have a natural but small dorsal hump on my nose and I'm worried that a small hit will cause it to get even larger. And if it just just swollen or red, how long will it take for it to heal, or will it actually heal at all? Also, will pressing, pinching, or squeezing the bump make it bigger too? Thanks.

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