Swollen nose bridge - could this be permanent?

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I had a rhinoplasty about 5 months ago. the other day I left my tape on for too long and it was difficult to get off. When i took it off it looked like there was a bump on the bridge of my nose. Is this swelling from taking the tape off too roughly and can it be permanent?

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

I understand that many surgeons advise their patients to tape their noses after surgery. Over 25 years, we have not recommended nasal taping for anybody. If the bump on the bridge of your nose appeared as a result of the taping, one would think it should disappear. If it doesn't disappear, Microdroplet Silikon-1000 treatments may be considered the camouflage it. I hope this helps! Sincerely, Dr Joseph

Alan Gonzalez, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi @Intellectual887537 , thanks for your question! The inflammation process depends on each patient, their health conditions, the climate where they are and the type of surgery and trauma that has been generated at the time of the intervention. It is not predictable, some patients recover 8 months after surgery and others may take up to 2 years. So it is advisable to wait a while to see the permanent results of your surgery. Good luck

Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS), Member of the International Federation of Adipose Therapeutics and Science (IFATS), Member of the Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery (SCCP).

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

I think you have a good result and would  wait until one year has passed before considering a revision

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

I think it’s highly unlikely you created permanent changes on your nose from using tape.
Best,
Mats hagstrom MD

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