Is a Hard Bump After Rhinoplasty Normal?

Thank you for your question. As others have stated it is very hard to tell if this is a problem this early.

I have found that massage of the bump may help. However you need to see your surgeon and ask if massage is OK.

Hi there! Congrats on your surgery!It is normal temporary bumps and lumps after rhinoplasty especially considering you are at the early stages of healing however it still is hard to tell without seeing your before pictures and without a physical consultation if this really is an issue or not.I suggest you to consult your doctor who performed your surgery.Best Regards,Dr Cagri Sade

It is hard to determine the extent of swelling since there is no preoperative photo to compare, but from this view the swelling looks normal to me in the tip. Open rhinoplasties (ones with an external incision on the columella -the bridge of skin under the nose  separating the nostrils) give greater exposure but causes more swelling in the tip, and for a longer period of time.

The bump is visible and is either an incomplete removal of the bump that was there preoperatively or a collection of blood (hematoma) or excessive swelling in that area for some reason. Swelling is usually more widely distributed so I am guessing that the bump is one of the first two options. incomplete hump reduction would feel hard like bone and a hematoma would be tender and firm, but should not feel as hard as bone. 

I recommend staying patient and let the swelling subside. It will very evident with time. I would absolutely return to your surgeon to get their opinion as small hematomas can be drained early on in the process but they can also go away with time.