I had the bump on my nose shaved down (closed Rhinoplasty) and cartilage added to the tip of my nose to give it a pointy shape. I was very happy with my nose after the removal of the splint which was 3 days after surgery and I kept taping my nose. For 7 days, my nose was slightly swollen but it looked perfect--no bump at all. Now it has been 14 days and I see a slight bump where it was originally removed. It feels hard as bone.
Is this bump my bone? Is that the bump that was there but due to the swelling I didn't see it? Could it possible that it's still swelling? It's hard as bone. Please help. I feel depressed.
Answer: Early bumps may be part of the healing after rhinoplasty When bumps on the nose are "shaved" in surgery, the bone is stimulated. This is just like breaking any bone in your body. When bones first heal, they form a "callus." This callus then gets smaller over a few months time until the bone is smooth. So, I wouldn't be concerned about a persistent bump this early. You should really wait at least 6 months or more before becoming concerned. Time is your best friend right now.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Early bumps may be part of the healing after rhinoplasty When bumps on the nose are "shaved" in surgery, the bone is stimulated. This is just like breaking any bone in your body. When bones first heal, they form a "callus." This callus then gets smaller over a few months time until the bone is smooth. So, I wouldn't be concerned about a persistent bump this early. You should really wait at least 6 months or more before becoming concerned. Time is your best friend right now.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Persistant fullness concerns after reduction rhinoplaasty are common. It is a common concern in the early phases after a reduction rhinoplasty to feel that 'not enough' was reduced. Time, patience, and optimizing the healing all come into play before any consideration of a revision. I will not consider a revision until the area reaches equilibrium with the surrounding tissue with respect to swelling, and firmness. This typically takes about 9 to 18 months. I hope this helps.Sergio Pasquale Maggi, MD, FACSdrmaggi.com
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Persistant fullness concerns after reduction rhinoplaasty are common. It is a common concern in the early phases after a reduction rhinoplasty to feel that 'not enough' was reduced. Time, patience, and optimizing the healing all come into play before any consideration of a revision. I will not consider a revision until the area reaches equilibrium with the surrounding tissue with respect to swelling, and firmness. This typically takes about 9 to 18 months. I hope this helps.Sergio Pasquale Maggi, MD, FACSdrmaggi.com
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April 12, 2015
Answer: Contour Irregularities Following Rhinoplasty It’s not unusual for patients to have mild contour irregularities of the nose following rhinoplasty. In most cases, they can be felt but aren’t easily visualized. These irregularities are often due to bone and cartilage remnants where the dorsal hump was removed. As swelling resolves, they sometimes become more noticeable. It’s important to be patient, because the vast majority resolve with time. In some cases secondary revisional surgery may be necessary. If you’re concerned about post-operative nasal contour irregularities it’s important to discuss this issue with your surgeon.
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Answer: Contour Irregularities Following Rhinoplasty It’s not unusual for patients to have mild contour irregularities of the nose following rhinoplasty. In most cases, they can be felt but aren’t easily visualized. These irregularities are often due to bone and cartilage remnants where the dorsal hump was removed. As swelling resolves, they sometimes become more noticeable. It’s important to be patient, because the vast majority resolve with time. In some cases secondary revisional surgery may be necessary. If you’re concerned about post-operative nasal contour irregularities it’s important to discuss this issue with your surgeon.
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May 20, 2019
Answer: Bump on the nose 2 weeks after a rhinoplasty It's very important to be patient during the healing process for a rhinoplasty procedure. Full healing on the nose is a year. There are many changes going on regarding the shape of the nose in the first month or 2 after the surgical procedure has been performed. Best to seek out advice from your original surgeon, so they can examine you. A closed rhinoplasty/ Revision rhinoplasty approach can accomplish making all required changes, but it is best to wait at least a year after the first nose job. For many examples of rhinoplasty, please see the link below our photo gallery
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Answer: Bump on the nose 2 weeks after a rhinoplasty It's very important to be patient during the healing process for a rhinoplasty procedure. Full healing on the nose is a year. There are many changes going on regarding the shape of the nose in the first month or 2 after the surgical procedure has been performed. Best to seek out advice from your original surgeon, so they can examine you. A closed rhinoplasty/ Revision rhinoplasty approach can accomplish making all required changes, but it is best to wait at least a year after the first nose job. For many examples of rhinoplasty, please see the link below our photo gallery
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April 5, 2017
Answer: Early Bump After Rhinoplasty Should Resolve With Massage
Thank you for your question. It is very common to feel irregularities on the nasal bridge soon after Rhinoplasty. Most of these resolve with time. I find massage to be helpful but check with your surgeon before doing massage.
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Answer: Early Bump After Rhinoplasty Should Resolve With Massage
Thank you for your question. It is very common to feel irregularities on the nasal bridge soon after Rhinoplasty. Most of these resolve with time. I find massage to be helpful but check with your surgeon before doing massage.
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June 28, 2018
Answer: Be Patient Lots of early changes and swelling can cover slightly underdone results. It is going to change with time. In my 22 years of experience as a Rhinoplasy surgeon nearly all procedures that appeared "underdone initially" were fine as time went by. Be patient and let yourself heal without stress.
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Answer: Be Patient Lots of early changes and swelling can cover slightly underdone results. It is going to change with time. In my 22 years of experience as a Rhinoplasy surgeon nearly all procedures that appeared "underdone initially" were fine as time went by. Be patient and let yourself heal without stress.
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