Why Is My Nose Still Sensitive to Touch 3 Years Post-Op? (photo)

     A nonvisible but palpable bump is not uncommon.  This should probably be left alone and not addressed surgically.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Your nasal hump can be reduced and the appearance of the nose can be improved with rhinoplasty. I would recommend a consult with a board certified and experienced rhinoplasty specialist. They may use computer imaging software to morph a photo of you and give you an idea of how the final result...

It is possible to make subtle changes that will help improve the appearance of your nose and correct the issues that are bothering you. I would recommend a consult with a board certified rhinoplasty specialist. He/she will be able to discuss your concerns with you in person and provide you with...

It is generally recommended to wait 4-6 weeks after most surgical procedures including rhinoplasty before resuming strenous activities and sex.  Avoid trauma to the nose.   This is not all necessarily bad news.  We often recommend to patients that they get creative! ...

Thank you for your question. Small irregularities that can be felt but not seen after rhinoplasty are quite common.  They only need to be treated if it becomes visible.  Small bumps and depressions can be treated non-surgically.  There is still swelling of the tip at this stage,...

The string is probably a left over suture that is being resorbed. Your doctor or nurse would be happy to clip it for you. At this point, it is not likely to hurt the results.  Allthe best.