11 months since I broke my nose. The break came after an impact to the right side of my nose that left a mild dent. Also, weirdly enough, I formed a new SOFT little bump that is visible from my right profile. My Q's: -Is this new bump permanent? It is soft bone and when I press on it it goes away. Could it be swelling? I periodically "flatten it out" and wonder if it would go away if I left it alone. -Am I a good candidate for reconstructive rhinosplasty and what are the options?
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Absolutely not!
Many of our patients have rhinoplasty procedures a little later in life. Rhinoplasty is one of the most rewarding procedures for patients who are bothered by their nose. Just because you are considering a rhinoplasty, it doesn't mean that you have to make "major" changes. ...
In some cases, the tape that sits under the nasal splint is adequate to reduce swelling and keep the nose straight. In other cases, your surgeon might want to create and place a new splint in the office to keep the nose from deviating after surgery. I would recommend contacting their office to...
This is one of the most common concerns that rhinoplasty patients have. Swelling after rhinoplasty, especially in the nasal tip occur 100% of the time.
While you may feel that 5 weeks is a long time, consider if you were to slam your hand in a car door. 5 weeks later you would not be ma...
