Can the bump on my nose be corrected through filler or should I consider a revision? (photos)

Question

I have gone through a closed rhinoplasty 3 months ago , everything looked fine one week post op , however now i notice a bump on the left side of my nose , im sure its not swelling as it feels like bone and i have already had a bump in the same place before op . I want to fix it but im not sure if i need a revision rhino or it can be rasped under local anesthesia or a simple filler injection ?

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

If you feel like the bump on your nose has not been adequately reduced after your original rhinoplasty surgery, Revision rhinoplasty may be necessary to achieve a more pleasing and feminine nasal profile appearance. Please consider meeting with several reputable rhinoplasty specialists and it might be helpful to bring along a copy of your operative report and preoperative photos. I hope this helps. Sincerely, Dr Joseph

Oakley Smith, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Hi both surgical and non surgical solutions are discussed during a consultation with your surgeon. It is better for you to consult with a facial plastic surgeon who can examine you and discuss the surgical procedure and the post op recovery 
process.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

You could try to have the area camouflaged with fillers. After one year if the bumps remain you might consider a revision either with your original surgeon or a different one

Miguel Mota, MD · Answer

Excellent question! Fillers do not correct bumps…. They can only disguise them. Fillers may be an option for some patients but in your case I believe a revision is best. That said, you should wait at least a year before a revision. I know you’re sure it's bone and it probably is, but it is best to wait until everything has healed before assessing if anything else needs revision. More importantly, we run the chance of ruining the healing process of some other parts of the nose if we work on that part too soon.

I recommend a surgical revision, no matter how simple it may be, but only after the entire nose has healed.

Best if luck,
Dr Miguel Mota

I recommend a surgical revision, no matter how simple it may be, but only after the entire nose has healed.

Best if luck,
Dr Miguel Mota

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

It is best to discuss this issue with your surgeon. This is very likely a small bone lump, a combination of bone dust and scar. Removal is usually achieved by rasping, this can be done in local anesthesia. Hope this helps.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

As seen in the nicely posted photos you have a piece of the nasal bone sticking outward. I my surgery revision can fu. Possible under local anesthesia with IV sedation. Expect fee $4,500. 
Best to  virtual consult with

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

I’m guessing the bump is the edge of the nasal bone. Since it’s a projection, I don’t see how fillers could correct the contour. Talk to your provider about doing a revision.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD.

Can the bump on my nose be corrected through filler or should I consider a revision? (photos)

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