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3 Months Post Rhinoplasty: Still Have a Bump

asked 1 year ago by south yorkshire in south yorkshire
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
Question viewed 1,326 times
Tags: bridge, female, 3 months post-op, accident, broken nose, bump, swelling

i had a septo-rhinoplasty 3 months ago. the swelling has done down a lot but I can feel and see a small bump still on the bridge of my nose. I can feel the bump more than I can see it. I also banged my nose a week ago (from walking into a cupboard) could I have broke it again?

11 answers to 3 Months Post Rhinoplasty: Still Have a Bump

Bump after rhinoplasty

From the looks of your nose it is still healing. There may be a small residual hump and a revision under anesthesia, perhaps small, may be indicated after waiting a few more months. Patience is your friend at this point. All the best, Talmage J, Raine MD FACS

Talmage J. Raine, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty and clet lip and palate

Given that you are only three months out, youy should wait more time to see the final result. If the bump gets "exposed" with dimninishing swelling, then you may need a revision.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty

I think so long as you can't see the bump it is fine. As far as running into the cupboard I think it is unlikely that it did any damage.

David E. Kim, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Bump and swelling after my rhinoplasty

Dear rhinoplasty patient, I did review your after picture. I agree with you that there is small degree of dorsal bump. Since your surgery was performed not too long ago, there is some degree of swelling. Swelling following rhinoplasty will resolve over time, in most cases it takes up to one year to see the final results. I would recommend not rushing to any revision rhinoplasty. Be in touch with your surgeon and see what he recommends. Good luck and good healing. Dr. Kevin Sadati more

Kevin Sadati, DO
Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.galleryofcosmeticsurgery.com

3 Months Post Rhinoplasty: Still Have a Bump

The injuy could have worsened the "supratip" deformity. You will need revision after 6 months postop. See your surgeon to discuss.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

A bump you can feel after rhinoplasty

It is not unusual to be able to feel a small bump or imperfection on the bridge of the nose after rhinoplasty. At three months if you can see it there is a risk that it may need a small revision to smooth it down. A bump on the nose is unlikely to cause a fracture and by now you can participate in any activity you wish. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Bump After Rhinoplasty

I see from your photograph that a small bump exists on the top of your nose. It is very common to feel small bumps after a rhinoplasty but they shouldn't be large enough to see (assuming that is what the goal of surgery was). I don't know how hard you hit your nose on the cupboard to comment specifically. From my experience, I doubt that hump is from the cupboard but rather a residual from the surgery. If you still have a bump 12 months after surgery you will... more

Louis W. Apostolakis, MD
Austin Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.dr-apo.com

Bump after rhinoplasty

While I can see a small bump it is hard to tell whether is could be from bumping your nose and having re-injured it, whether it is residual swelling, or if it is merely a bump left over from the surgery. In terms of assessing facial/nasal esthetics the photos would need to be much more accurate and I would not even attempt to comment on that. Unless the nose is significantly deviated or you think it is broken, there is probably nothing to do at this point other than watch.... more

Steven Schuster, MD
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

www.schusterplasticsurgery.com

Swelling after rhinoplasty

For where you are in your recovery, you should expect to have some swelling left. It is possible that what you see is around the area where the most work was done, and the soft tissues overyling it may be swollen still. Obviously, you have to be careful about bumping into things after surgery. You should show your surgeon because he may want to check that everything is where it should be.

Malik Kutty, MD
Sugar Land Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty Healing

Three months after Rhinoplasty, a certain amount of swelling remains and will take several more months to subside. Be less concerned about palpable bumps than those that are visible and try to avoid bumping your nose which can prolong the process of inflammation.

Stephen Prendiville, MD
Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drprendiville.com

Swelling 3 months after Rhinoplasty.

From your photos, there does appear to be a slight bump along the bony dorsum and yes, if you hit your nose with sufficient force within the first month you can shift the nasal bones that were broken during the Rhinoplasty. I encourage all of my Rhinoplasty patients to place a 2 feet non touch zone between them any anything for the first month. Your photo also reveals that your nasal tip is not the highest point, of your nose, on profile as it should be by nasal aesthetics. ... more