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Post-Rhinoplasty Callus Removal Treatment?

asked 3 years ago by zainab in middle east
Latest answer by Richard W. Fleming, MD
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I had a Rhinoplasty 14 months ago. Now I have hump on the bridge due to a callus. How can I remove the callus? Do I need to go through another surgery? Are there any other injectables to remove it? Thank you.

3 answers to Post-Rhinoplasty Callus Removal Treatment?

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Callus after Rhinoplasty

Callus formation can occur after rhinoplasty. By waiting 14 months, you have allowed adequate time for healing, and may proceed with a small revision procedure to eliminate the fullness. It can be done with minimal anesthesia, recovery is much easier than you experienced with the original operation, and you should return to normal life very quickly.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Treatment of a Persistent Hump on Bridge

Following a hump removal during rhinoplasty, it is very common for there to be excessive swelling over the central portion of the nasal bridge 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 several months, it may indicate that the hump was not entirely reduced during the surgery. Reduction of the residual hump can easily be... more
C. Spencer Cochran, MD

Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.rhinoplasty-usa.com

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Secondary Procedure is Required

A small secondary procedure to remove "bone callus" may be required in cases where a very significant bony hump is removed. This procedure can be done under either local anesthesia or perhaps with some IV sedation given and should take only a few minutes. Recovery is minimal. Fortunately this is a procedure that is not required very often.
S. Randolph Waldman, MD

Lexington Facial Plastic Surgeon

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