"Scar Tissue Bump" is It Permanent or Will It Go Away? (photo)

I had a rhinoplasty April 16, 2011. A bump has formed on the bridge of my nose. My doctor say's it's scar tissue and it's so noticeable because I'm thin. I got a steroid injection at my last visit, but it didn't seem to help. Will this go away, or is it permanent? You can't see it in a picture taken in May of 2011. When he massages it, it will go down for the rest of the day, and then come back the next day.

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Depending on your examination, the bump on your nose may be improved with a Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty treatment.

I read your concern and reviewed your photos: Your photo from 5/11 does not show this irregularity since you're still swollen 1 month post-rhinoplasty. Now that you're 10 months post-op, nearly all of the swelling in your bridge is gone, and we may be seeing an irregularity of your underlying cartilage or bone. You appear to have thin skin, so even small irregularities could be visible in your nose. I would not suggest more steroid injections as this can lead to further thinning... more

Eric M. Joseph, MD

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"Scar Tissue Bump" 10 Months Post Rhinoplasty

10 months after surgery it is unlikely that this is just swelling. Although I haven't examined you it is probably secondary to an elevation of the underlying bone or cartilage. It can be removed with a relatively easy procedure which you may choose to have done under local anesthesia.

Richard W. Fleming, MD

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Rsidual bump

At ten months you are nearing the point where swelling has dissipated. Most likely it is a small bump of bone or cartilage. This may require a simple procedure to shave it down inthe operating room.