Since it has only been two weeks after your rhinoplasty, you still have a significant amount of swelling in the nose. The nose does not even start to take shape until at least one month after a rhinoplasty surgery. It is impossible to tell at two weeks that your bump has been removed since it is still swollen.
Will my nose hump go?
Hi, I had Rhinoplasty 2weeks ago to help me breathe easier. I had a prominent hump on my nose and my nose deviated one centimetre to the right. I had my splint removed after 10 days and was shocked to see that my nose still had a hump which looked slightly smaller than the original one.
But having said that, the rest of my nose is still swollen. So I am still worried,as I think that when my swelling has gone,the hump will be even more noticeable. Or do you think the hump is just swelling as well? Please give me some reassurance. Thank you.
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8 answers to “Will my nose hump go?”A: Hump correction desirable with rhinoplasty
Probably the number one request with rhinoplasty is correction of the hump over the bridge of the nose. Changes in the tip are subtle and quite attractive however nothing is more noticable that a prominent nasal hump. The pictures you have sent clearly show the high convex dorsum in both pictures or side views... more
A: May need more time to resolve
Of course your surgeon will be able to give you the specific answer to your questions. From the photo that you have presented it appears that the hump is still there. There are also other features of you nose that may or may not of been addressed. You appear to have a low radix. The radix is the most inward... more
A: Hump still there after Rhinoplasty
Hi Tancarin, Your surgeon is the best person to speak with regarding your hump concerns. It appears as if the very top of your nose is shallow. It is best to wait at least 6 months after Rhinoplasty to re-access the nose, and revision surgeries are not recommended for at least 6 to 12 months after the original... more
A: Time will tell, but see your surgeon
Dear Tancarin, On patients who have relatively large bumps, swelling in the skin over the bump can mimic a remnant bump for several weeks even though the underlying bump is actually gone. Sometimes the bump was not removed as much you thought it would have been. An exam by your surgeon can differentiate... more
A: Your hump looks like more than just swelling.
Based on your pictures, it looks like your hump is still there (Are these your pre-operative pictures?). Without comparing pre-operative and post-operative pictures it is hard to give you specific advice. You really need to talk with your surgeon. Rhinoplasty can be done for cosmetic reasons and/or... more
A: You need to discuss this with your Plastic Surgeon.
You can not get a reliable answer without speaking to your doctor who did the surgery. They can examine you and feel the bump you see and give you a reliable answer. Photos do not tell the full story. The only answer I could give you is that it might go away if it represents swelling.
A: Ask your doctor if the hump will go down after rhinoplasty
Dear tancarin, It is very important to take your concerns to your surgeon and ask the doctor directly. It is possible that some of the remaining bump you see is swelling which will go down in time. I have my patients massage gently in the area of swelling but not before 4 weeks because i do not want the bones... more
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6 posts
12 Feb 2009
Hi, thank you very much for your replies! Those photos are the before photos. I tried to send the after photos, but the email only allowed me to send one photo. However, I have since heard from the surgeon.He confirmed that he did slightly shave the hump. I will try to forward another after photo in a separate email, as this one is not offering the facility to add an attatchment. I would like you to let me know what you think of the new nose,as I can still see its there. Thank you
16 posts
15 Apr 2009
I have a similar problem. I had septo and turbinate surgery and he shaved down the bump. But- the bump is still there and I think it's bigger. My ENT said he got 95% of the bump down-and that it's just swelling... I hope he's being truthful! I am only 2 weeks post-op. It's hard to believe that this bump is swelling. It's super hard like bone. Let me know how yours turns out!
24 posts
15 Apr 2009
And mine feels really boney aswell... its been 3 weeks.. I told the dr specifically that I wanted my nose "STRAIGHT" NO HUMP...
6 posts
22 Jun 2009
Hi, I am glad to say my hump has gone down,but have noticed that from the front view of my nose the shape seems more bent than straight. But having said that, my nose was deviated to the side by one centimetre. So according to the GP he said they brought it more to the centre. So now I have a straighter nose but more bent from the front. I wouldnt advise surgery to anyone whose nose is not that bad. As I have also noticed that inside my nostril the flesh has become lumpy, maybe due to the tools used in surgery scraping my flesh to do the job.