Bump on nose bridge after injury. Any suggestions? (photos)

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Hi, I have a bump on my nose bridge after I fell on my face (nose) in the bathroom. This happened last summer, and it was swollen for a week or so, then it went hard and never sort of left. What can I do about it? I used to have a small bump, but now it's bigger, and I hate looking at it.. -K

Guy Watts, MBBS (Hons), FRACS (Plast) · Answer

Thank you for the information and images. It does appear that you have an increased prominence of the nasal hump post trauma. Usually it is good to wait at least 12 months before thinking about correction of any remaining deformity. In order to reduce the nasal hump you would need to have a rhinoplasty and therefore need to be assessed by a Specialist Plastic Surgeon. RegardsDr Guy Watts

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Trauma to the nose can cause a dorsal hump which is composed of bone bone and cartilage that is shifted from the injury. The dorsal hump can be shaved down with a rhinoplasty. Osteotomies of the nasal bones will then be required to straighten the nasal bones and close the open roof created from the hump removal. For many examples and more information, please see the link and the video below

Michael J. Rodriguez, MD, FAACS · Answer

Nose reshaping, or Rhinoplasty, is one of the most common
plastic surgery procedures performed today. Often, the structure or size of the
nose is not proportionate with the other features on the face. Nose reshaping
procedures can help to correct the disproportionate appearance of the nose by
altering the size or shape of the nose, the span of the nostrils, or the angle
between the nose and the upper lip.

In addition, nose reshaping procedures may be performed to
correct a nasal birth defect or injury as well as chronic breathing problems.
An open Rhinoplasty procedure may last approximately two to four hours.

The surgery should be performed by someone who has
specialized in rhinoplasty.

Theodore Nyame, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. A physical examination is the best way to determine how to manage your nose. However from the information you have provided it seems as though you could be an excellent candidate for a rhinoplasty.  Best wishes  Theodore T Nyame M.D.

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