Why Do I Have a Buldge on the Right Side of my Nose After Rhinoplasty? (photo)

I had my rhinoplastsy done 3 months ago. I still have bruising under my right eye, where the bulge is, it feels like a raised bone. Will this go down or will I have to have it fixed?

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Bruising & bulging from rhinoplasty

At 3 months from rhinoplasty, it would be highly unlikely to have bruising, although swelling or tough scar tissue may persist. If an osteotomy of your nasal bones was performed, it could have been a bit aggressive, although this is hard to tell from your photo or description. In this case, you may not have noticed the residual bony prominence due to overlying soft tissue swelling. With the swelling subsiding, it has perhaps become more obvious. Again, this all... more

Bruising and bulge 3 months after rhinoplasty

Hi, At three months its a little unusual to have any bruising or bulging. Although difficult to see in this picture, it looks like you may have a an inverted V deformity from the osteotomies. Best, Dr.S.

Bulge and Bruise 3months after Rhinoplasty

The photograph shows two areas of swelling on both the left and the right sides of your nose, near your lower eyelids. It appears to be soft tissue swelling. The photograph is not very clear, so it is difficult for me to see any bony irregularity. Swelling after a rhinoplasty may take up to six months to settle down. Bruising usually subsides after three to four weeks. Continue to follow- up closely with your rhinoplasty surgeon. If it is determined that you need... more

Bony bulges on sides of nose

Based on your photos it appears that you have incomplete osteotomies and may benefit from a revision with repeat of the osteotomies

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Bulge on Bridge 3 Months after Rhinoplasty

It is difficult to determine with these pictures but you an inverted V deformity secondary to the osteotomies, asymmetrical or incomplete osteotomies, or simply prolonged post op swelling (which I think is unlikey). Physical examination is necessary to make the correct diagnosis. Discuss with your surgeon.