I got a rhinoplasty a few years ago to straighten my nose and fix a deviated septum. After healing I was left with a hard nose bump with a white color (first 3 photos) It bothered me and appeared crooked from a front view, so I got a nasal rasping surgery to remove it. I went with a different surgeon for this 2nd surgery. I am now 3 weeks post nasal rasping and the bump is still present and may even be larger (last 3 photos). Is still white & hard but also seems puffy. What could this bump be??
Answer: The bump may be cartilage, not bone. And cartilaginous irregularities are not amenable to rasping, in general. Please consider re-asking your question in several months when more swelling has resolved. Depending on your examination, you may be amenable to a permanent non-surgical nose job to camouflage the edge of cartilage, and to provide a straighter and less operated nasal appearance. I hope this helps. Sincerely, Dr Joseph
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Answer: The bump may be cartilage, not bone. And cartilaginous irregularities are not amenable to rasping, in general. Please consider re-asking your question in several months when more swelling has resolved. Depending on your examination, you may be amenable to a permanent non-surgical nose job to camouflage the edge of cartilage, and to provide a straighter and less operated nasal appearance. I hope this helps. Sincerely, Dr Joseph
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February 3, 2025
Answer: Nose I would recommend a revision rhinoplasty. There is some serious irregular contour of the cartilage and bone that compose the "middle vault" of the nose.
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February 3, 2025
Answer: Nose I would recommend a revision rhinoplasty. There is some serious irregular contour of the cartilage and bone that compose the "middle vault" of the nose.
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December 4, 2024
Answer: You need to leave it alone for a while... First of all, the bump is almost certainly an irregularity of bone and cartilage, probably mostly cartilage, that wasn't addressed in your first operation. Then, if you ask me, there is just about nothing that can be accomplished with a "rasping", just to address a bump like that. The bump has to be seen, in a revision operation, so it can be determined what it is and how to correct it.
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December 4, 2024
Answer: You need to leave it alone for a while... First of all, the bump is almost certainly an irregularity of bone and cartilage, probably mostly cartilage, that wasn't addressed in your first operation. Then, if you ask me, there is just about nothing that can be accomplished with a "rasping", just to address a bump like that. The bump has to be seen, in a revision operation, so it can be determined what it is and how to correct it.
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December 1, 2024
Answer: Dorsal Nodularity Hello and thank you for your question. I am sorry that you are having difficulties. It is somewhat difficult to discern what is causing this area to be raised and firm. While it may represent residual dorsal cartilaginous asymmetry, it could also be postoperative swelling. Typical healing course can take up to 9 months following a primary rhinoplasty, with longer recovery periods for revision surgeries. I would recommend a discussion with your most recent surgeon to discuss the possibilities as to what this may. They will be able to provide you with the best guidance.
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December 1, 2024
Answer: Dorsal Nodularity Hello and thank you for your question. I am sorry that you are having difficulties. It is somewhat difficult to discern what is causing this area to be raised and firm. While it may represent residual dorsal cartilaginous asymmetry, it could also be postoperative swelling. Typical healing course can take up to 9 months following a primary rhinoplasty, with longer recovery periods for revision surgeries. I would recommend a discussion with your most recent surgeon to discuss the possibilities as to what this may. They will be able to provide you with the best guidance.
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November 30, 2024
Answer: Revision rhinoplasty Hello and thank you for your question. I don’t recommend having rasping performed under local anesthesia. This will usually make the nose look better for 1-2 months and then it will actually get much worse long-term afterwards, with contour irregularities developing. This is because the skin of the dorsum is extremely thin. A much better approach is to do a formal revision with rasping and placement of a dorsal onlay fascial graft to help smooth the dorsum. With good surgical technique, you could have an outstanding result. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified rhinoplasty surgeon who can evaluate you in person.
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November 30, 2024
Answer: Revision rhinoplasty Hello and thank you for your question. I don’t recommend having rasping performed under local anesthesia. This will usually make the nose look better for 1-2 months and then it will actually get much worse long-term afterwards, with contour irregularities developing. This is because the skin of the dorsum is extremely thin. A much better approach is to do a formal revision with rasping and placement of a dorsal onlay fascial graft to help smooth the dorsum. With good surgical technique, you could have an outstanding result. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified rhinoplasty surgeon who can evaluate you in person.
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