Dorsal hump worse after rhinoplasty. Why is it like this? (photo)

September 4, 2018
Asked By:nosechan in Colts Neck, NJ

Had rhinoplasty 3 weeks ago to reduce a dorsal hump and raise my nose tip. I know swelling can distort the results and last a long time, however, what I'm seeing doesn't seem like swelling. The bridge of my nose is higher than it was before, and the area above where the hump used to be is now raised, and looks like a bump from certain angles. This bump and the entire bridge of my nose, is rock hard like bone. Doesn't feel swollen at all. Why is it like this?

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September 4, 2018

Answer: New bump

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September 4, 2018

Answer: New bump

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Answer: Dorsal Hump

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March 14, 2023

Answer: Dorsal Hump

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October 22, 2018

Answer: ​ May Resolve In Time

October 22, 2018

Answer: ​ May Resolve In Time

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September 6, 2018

Answer: Dorsal hump after rhinoplasty

Bora Ok, MDPlastic Surgeon
September 6, 2018

Answer: Dorsal hump after rhinoplasty

Bora Ok, MDPlastic Surgeon
September 6, 2018

Answer: You had a radix graft

Garrett Griffin, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
September 6, 2018

Answer: You had a radix graft

Garrett Griffin, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
September 5, 2018

Answer: Residual dorsal hump after rhinoplasty surgery.

Brian M. Harmych, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
September 5, 2018

Answer: Residual dorsal hump after rhinoplasty surgery.

Brian M. Harmych, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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