Slit and hole in boney part of nose after rhinoplasty - will those things heal by itself in time? (photos)

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My rhino was done with the let down technique. I thought that meant my bridge would stay smooth but I feel so many things in the boney part of my nose that scare me. There is a vertical slid in the bone, next to the septum, and I feel ridges and a hole in the radix, also next to my septum. I also feel a small ball, from not even a mm that I can move around under my skin and sometimes it feels like it pops but after a few minutes it apears again. Will those things heal by itself in time?

Selcuk Inanli, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question.As far as I can understand from your question. It would be better talk to your surgeon.It would be more convenient to decide with face-to-face consultation. Best regards!

Celal Alioglu, MD · Answer

Hello you had a deviation after the surgery you need to correct it if it is disturbs you very much but actually your nose looks good

Jeffrey C. Hamm, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi and welcome to our forum!
Your photos appear unremarkable, but photos only "see" in 2 dimensions, and cannot "see" what you feel. 
It is important to know how long it has been since your procedure as residual swelling may be responsible for small "knots" in the soft tissues which resolve spontaneously over time.
If your surgery was performed within the past 6 months or so, I recommend watchful conservatism, as palpable ridges at the surgical fracture sites will smooth out considerably over time. You may always feel the fracture lines as nasal bones heal by fibrous union rather than by bony union. If your appearance is satisfactory, nothing is required. 
If concerned, revisit your plastic surgeon for reevaluation and discussion.
Best wishes...

Slit and hole in boney part of nose after rhinoplasty - will those things heal by itself in time? (photos)

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