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How Long Does Bruising Take To Heal After Injury?

Posted on Tue, 21 Jul 2015

Question: I feel over a dog gate about two months ago, and literally fell flat on my face. I believe I broke my nose. My question is I still have a line that goes across my nose (bruising it appears) it is red in color. It is also still a bit tender but is getting better...how long does it take for the bruising to go away? It shows up more so in photographs.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Photograph required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Bruise heals within a week but scars take time to heal.
Please upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in assessing the type of skin involvement.
There is an option to upload photographs on right side of query page.
Please utilize it.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (21 hours later)

Hello Dr. XXXXXXX I have attached a photo. You can see under my eyes are still affected as well. I also hit my chin, and you can see that as well. It just seems to be taking a long time to fade. Thank you. Pam

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Bone injury

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photograph.
I can see there is a bit swelling and redness at the bridge of nose.
I would like to know whether an xray was done to rule out fracture?
Bruise usually heal within a month.
Presence of tenderness suggests that there is injury to bone.
Apply ice on the affected area twice daily for 5 min.
Please get an xray done and let me know the reports.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (37 minutes later)

Thank you Dr. XXXXXXX If it is a fracture, can they do anything? A friend of mine was telling me not to bother with the xray because they can't really do anything for a fractured nose....what do you say? Thanks!

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Get x ray done

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Yes ENT surgeons can fix the bone.
Nose is quiet dangerous as it is connected to brain.
Any infection can easily pass on to brain.
I suggest you to get an X ray done.
At least you will know what exactly is going on.
If there is no fracture it's good else further management would be required.
Let me know if you have any other doubt.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

Thank you! I will have it done!

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (19 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome

Detailed Answer:
You are most welcome.
Wishing you a good health.
Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar