I had a revision rhinoplasty, because the first left me with a bump on the bridge of my nose. The day I got my splint off I was so happy and relieved because it looked exactly how I envisioned it. As time went on, I noticed a small bump forming on the bridge which of course got me very nervous. Is it normal for that to happening as the nose continues to heal and will it go away? My doctor says to not worry but I want to hear others experiences/opinions.
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Answer: Bump on the nose after revision rhinoplasty: Too soon to tell?
This is an important question. Often times in revision rhinoplasty, we try to restore the original framework of the nose. In order to do this, we use sturdy structures like cartilage to give support to the overlying soft tissue at the nasal lining. To answer your question, we can put bone but we...
The "indents" are a normal anatomic area of the nose referred to as the soft tissue triangle. The size and shape of this area is determined by the size, shape and orientation of the lower lateral cartilages. The lower lateral cartilages can be controlled with a combination of sutures, grafts and...
Hi @Babylifter. I'm sorry you are not happy with your results. I recommend seeing an expert revision rhinoplasty specialist for an in person examination. There are options for you that can be determined after examination.
Best of luck,
Dr. Nima