“4 Weeks After Rhinoplasty, New Hump from Surgisis Mesh???”

amelie105

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Spent: $6,000 in London, UK

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Updated 2 Dec 2009

Posted 29 Nov 2009

pros: quick recovery, no post-op pain , swelling or haematomas,

cons: cost, now a new hump on my nose, not happy with the result

indication for surgery: dorsal and lateral hump on my nose

i had closed rhinoplasty 4 weeks ago for a dorsal hump and lateral humps as well, the hump was removed, the tip was slightly raised and a surgisis mesh was inserted at the bridge of the nose to apparently correct the angle between forehead and nose. i have now a new hump, higher than the original obe but as disturbing as the original one and i am very scared it would last, could it be that the graft has moved down or folded to cause this? i wrote to my surgeon and he replied the usual "wait and see", but i am really worried about the final result, as the new hump looks even more unnatural than the old one.

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not sure yet, still waiting for the final resulst, but at the moment not happy

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Andres Gantous, MD 3 Dec 2009

I am sorry to hear about your problem. More than likely it is a reaction to the implant rather than it moving. You should have your surgeon look at it and make sure there isn't an infection that could be treated. Sometimes a steroid injection can be used to help with these problems. Best of luck!

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