Nose Job For Hump Removal. Still There 8 Months Post? (photo)

It is possible you are still experiencing swelling, and it would be necessary for you to wait a bit before coming to any conclusions about the final result. It can take 18-24 months to see the final result of a rhinoplasty. 70% of the swelling is resolved after the first three months, and the remainder goes down over time. Swelling can be influenced by the following: Whether the procedure was a revision, whether the procedure was open or closed, whether tip work was performed, and the... more

Yes, I agree that it is unlikely the " hump" will improve beyond this point. If the "hump" is hard then it is bony . It may not have been totally removed or you had a "brisk" periosteal reaction following rasping. I'm not sure what you look liked prior to the surgery so it is difficult to give a more detailed answer. I would have to see you postop in a more "neutral" plane rather then looking down. I would always recommend seeing your primary surgeon first but a... more

It is difficult to assess your problem without pictures showing the look of your nose prior to your surgeries. I do agree that your dorsum does have a degree of fullness that is apparent, and that the dorsum could have been refined more. At a year out, and being the fullness is located over the boney dorsum, I do not feel you are going to see much improvement. I suggest you follow up with another surgeon who is skilled in revision rhinoplasty for a second opinion.... more