What are they? Will they go away? About 3 wks post op I noticed two bumps on either side of the bridge. Now, at 6 wks, the bumps appear as big. They are different in size and located just off center, one higher next to the eye, another towards the middle. Both feel hard to touch. What are these bumps? What is the prognosis? Thanks!!
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The bump is usually made up of bone and cartilage. Therefore, usually after the bump is removed the bones have to be fractured since you have taken the " top off the tent". The cost would be according to time and the skill of the surgeon-$5-8000.
The top of many dorsal humps are at the bony - cartilaginous junction of your nasal bridge. In our practice, we may use Joseph saws to remove the bony portion of the hump, and a blade to lower the cartilaginous part of the hump. Hope this helps. Dr Joseph
Noses can be lengthened and possibly shortening the upper lip. See an experienced revision rhinoplasty surgeon since this is an advanced technique to do.