Could the bump on the bridge of my nose be permanent or temporary?

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I got hit on the bridge of my nose about a week ago, it wasn't a very strong hit but it gave me a bump and made my nose sore. It's been a week since the incident and although the bump is not as large as it was at first it's still there. Is it normal for bumps to remain even a week after the incident or do they take more than a week to dissipate

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

since it has only been one week it is too early to tell if the bump will remain. I suspect it will continue to improve fit several months but just takes time and patience.

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  The
best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation.  There is a chance that this is temporary swelling.   I recommend
that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who
can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.  FACS
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Afshin Parhiscar, MD · Answer

It can take weeks for a bump to subside. Give your nose at least 3 months for the bump to subside. Then you can make a decision about the need for intervention.

Robert Kotler, MD, FACS · Answer

Dear Kosherbeans in Woodland Hills, California:
 One week after the accident it is not unusual to have swelling.  As it dissipates, you will get a sense of whether it will disappear or not.  It is going to take a few months, at least 2 months.  You may have had a little bruise under the skin or you may have had some thickening of the covering of the bone and all of these things would impact on the appearance but typically reverse themselves.  However, if the bone has been cracked but not greatly out of position, then the healing forces including the internal “scab” to promote healing may be persistent and, therefore, if it is still there in 2-3 months and you are not happy with it then you have the option of having surgery.  Certainly at 1 week do not expect nature to have finished it’s job.  
  
Best wishes and happy holidays,
  
 
  
Robert Kotler, MD, FACS 
  
Over 4,500 nasal procedures performed

Johnson C. Lee, MD · Answer

Bumps and lumps on noses after trauma are common and can be from swelling or some underlying bleeding. Those will usually go away with time. More severe injury to the tissue or underlying bones can cause more serious lumps that can be permanent. A good sign is that the bump seems to be getting smaller which means it will likely resolve. Any residual bump may then require surgical intervention to correct but it is still too early to tell. Hope this helps!Johnson C. Lee, MD Plastic Surgery@drjohnsonlee

Jeffrey Jumaily, MD · Answer

It can take more than a week for the swelling to go down after trauma. In some occasions, the bump persists for unknown reasons. If the bump persists, surgical intervention can be done to fix it. We are happy to see in consultation if you are unsure and feel anxious about it. Best wishes

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Trauma to the nose can cause a variety of issues such as a displaced fracture,  a non-displaced nasal fracture, dislocation of the upper lateral cartilages off the nasal bones, and a fracture the septum, also known as a deviated septum. It can also make the dorsal hump worse, since this that is where the bone and cartilage come together on the bridge line. Best to see a double board certified ENT/facial plastic surgeon to document the extent of the injury with x-rays and examination of the internal and external component of the nose.

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