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Why did a nasal hump form after Revision Rhinoplasty?
I had Revision Rhinoplasty nine days ago to fix an upturned nose that ruined the profile image. Well, now there is a noticeable hump in the middle of my nose that wasn't there before. It feels like bone, and it's in between the cartilage at the top and the bottom. It is seen from the profile view and has gotten worse the past two days.
A closed procedure was performed on my nose whereas an open approach was used the first time around. Why did this happen and will it go away?
4 answers to “Why did a nasal hump form after...”
A: Revision Rhinoplasty - Correcting a Residual Hump
Following a hump removal during rhinoplasty, it is very common for there to be excessive swelling of overlying the area where the boney hump was removed. If the bone was adequately reduced, that bump should disappear as the swelling subsides over the first several months. If the hump persists beyond the first... more
A: Bump after revision rhinoplasty
It really depends on what procedure wa performed. The bump you describe occurs at the juction of 6 different structures. In many instances it is difficult to have this perfectly smooth without adding a thin layer of graft to smoothen the area. This may produce the appearance illustrated here. If this is the... more
A: Rhinoplasty and a bump
The bump you describe may be at the juncture of the cartilage and bone. It is difficult to comment on this without seeing your pre-op photos. Be patient, this may go away. If it does not, a minor revision procedure can be performed to soften that.
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