Is This Bump After Rhinoplasty my Bone?

June 17, 2009
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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.

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December 1, 2020

Answer: Early bumps may be part of the healing after rhinoplasty

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December 1, 2020

Answer: Early bumps may be part of the healing after rhinoplasty

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September 1, 2015

Answer: Persistant fullness concerns after reduction rhinoplaasty are common.

Sergio Pasquale Maggi, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 1, 2015

Answer: Persistant fullness concerns after reduction rhinoplaasty are common.

Sergio Pasquale Maggi, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 12, 2015

Answer: Contour Irregularities Following Rhinoplasty

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Richard J. Bruneteau, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 12, 2015

Answer: Contour Irregularities Following Rhinoplasty

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June 28, 2018

Answer: Be Patient

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Answer: Be Patient

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Richard D. Gentile, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Bump is most likely healing

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Answer: Bump is most likely healing

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