Bump 2 Years After Closed Rhinoplasty?

I had rhinoplasty surgery on June 1st 2011 so remove a hump on the bridge of my nose. About 4 months into the healing a bump formed on the bridge. I am going in for a minor revision which he says should just be some rasping. he also says there's a 20% chance he has to break the bone again. I am very nervous,I don't want to go in for an improvement and have something terrible happen. What are the risks involved here? I have the worst luck, I just want to better myself not make anything worse.

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Bump 2 years after closed Rhinoplasty?

When removing a nasal hump, it may be necessary to perform osteotomies (fracturing of the nasal bones). An open roof deformity can occur if a nasal hump is reduced and osteotomies are not performed, or not performed properly. During a nasal hump reduction, the tops of the nasal bones are shaved down to decrease the appearance of the hump. This can make an opening in the top of what is referred to as the “roof.” Performing osteotomies can help to move the bones inward and reduce the... more

Hump Removed, Bump Appears. What to do?

During rhinoplasty, humps are removed, tips are refined, twists are made straight. As with all cosmetic surgery, however, there is no perfection. In America, an estimated 10-15% of individuals undergoing rhinoplasty will undergo a revision to fix a problem with the first operation (or to make additional changes). Sounds like you are in this category. But try not to worry- usually your situation has a straightforward fix. Modifications to the bridge of the nose to... more

Bump 2 Years after Rhinoplasty

In the hands of an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon there is minimal risk when removing a small hump on the nasal bridge.

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Minor revision closed rhinoplasty

Filing down a small bump after close rhinoplasty is a minor procedure. Depending upon the size of the bump, osteotomies may or may not need to be performed. The reason of osteotomies may need to be performed his to prevent an open roof deformity.

Look at the big picture when it comes to a nose job

Hi Perfection may be the goal but not the reality. Improvement is always what you should hope for and expect. The nose is not made of plastic or metal or stone. Edges of previously rasped bone and shaved cartilage will heal and scar tissue always forms and results change with time. If you have a big improvement achieved already and the new bump is minor then you can just leave it alone because each and every surgery has risk. There is no risk-free... more

Revision rhinoplasty

The risks of a secondary rhinoplasty are the greater than the risks of a primary rhinoplasty. with that said it is important to choose someone with experience and someone with whom who you feel confident.

Minor endonasal revision rhinoplasty

It's unlikely that "something terrible" will happen with a minor revision such as the one you are describing. In experienced hands, I would say in the worst case scenario, the hump would persist after the revision. If you are otherwise happy with your nose make it clear to your surgeon, so that he/she does not alter anything else during surgery.

Bump following rhinoplasty

Most likely the bump was not taken down enough. If it a small bump or ridge, then rasping or filing it down is the correct method. You surgeon should know before the surgery day. If the bump is too big, he or she will have to use a chisel to shave off hump and may be to more bone cuts. Ask your surgeon Dr David Ellis, Toronto