Bulge After Rhinoplasty a Deviated Septum?

Hi,

It looks like there may be a bit of your caudal septum in the floor of your left nostril.  If it bothers you cosmetically or if you are having difficulty breathing because of it, you should speak with your rhinoplasty surgeon regarding possible revision.

Good luck and be well.

Dr. P

You probably have a deviated septum that was not completely repaired. However, if they made your access incision for the septum on that side, it will be a little thick for the next few months.

Incisions for closed rhinoplasty are also very similar to those made for septal surgery, so it is possible that fullness may occur at the base of the septum, even after a cosmetic rhinoplasty.

It depends when your surgery was. If it was in the last 3-4 months, then I would wait and see if it settles down a bit. If not, then you may need a little shave revision to the bottom of your septum.

Best of luck

If you can feel it on the left and not on the right, it probably is. The photo is not straight on. See your surgeon and this is a minor procedure to remove this.