Appearance of Huge Bump Post-revision Rhinoplasty (On a Previously Straight Nose Profile)? (photo)

I had a revision on 1/29/13 and unfortunately have an infection in my left nostril that is currently being treated. I had an ear graft used in the tip and mid-nose and I had an infected graph removed from my nose last week, 1.5 weeks post-op (1 graph removed out of 3 in the tip). My question is this: I had a straight profile before the surgery and have had a growing bump since cast removal. I am embarrassed to go outside, am extremely depressed, and my new job stats soon. What is this bump?

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ear cartilage bump infection 2 weeks post-op

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It is too soon to judge your result only 2 weeks after Revision Rhinoplasty.

If you had an infection 1.5 weeks post-op that required another nasal surgery, you would be more swollen than usual. I can see that this bump is getting you down, but you should wait another couple of months before getting concerned. Hope this is helpful for you. Dr. Joseph see video

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Bump following revision rhinoplasty

Hello, and sorry to hear about your infection following surgery. It is not uncommon for swelling to increase a bit after removal of the cast. 1.5 weeks is still very soon to assess the status of your nose. It can take up to one year before the final result of surgery is evident. In general, the side effects of rhinoplasty may include the following: 1) Swelling 2) Asymmetry 3) Irregularities WIthout examining you, it is difficult to say whether or not the bump is due to swelling.... more