Dorsal Hump Still Slightly There After Rhinoplasty?

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I just had Rhinoplasty, Septoplasty, and Turbinoplasty about 8 days ago.This was to help with my breathing, but mainly for my interest in removing the hump i had on the bridge of my nose. I had open nose surgery for a more accurate procedure. I am just worried though the day he removed my cast and splints my nose was perfectly straight from what i can see but the next day when he removed the thin layer of tape on my nose i had a slight hump. I am worried but don't know if this is just swelling?

Elliot M. Heller, MD · Answer

Swelling over the nasal dorsum is very common during the first few weeks. Check with you

	surgeon, but gentle massage is sometimes reccomended.

Ryan A. Stanton, MD · Answer

This is probably the most common question patients ask following rhinoplasty. Believe it or not it takes a full year or more to see the final results after rhinoplasty because it actually take that long for all the swelling to reside. It is a good sign that the hump was not there immediately following removal of the splint as this will likely be the case as swelling goes down over the ensuing weeks and months. Be patient and your results will likely be as desired...RAS

Farhad Rafizadeh, MD · Answer

I understand you are worried that what you see is not going to get better and want an answer. The best person who can answer your question is the surgeon who did the work. The rest of us have very little information except one view of your nose. I think that you have some swelling, but it is also possible that there is some residual bony hump that could be taken care of if it is still present after a few months. The hump seems to be better anyway, so give it some more time and talk to your surgeon. Good luck.

Bhupesh Vasisht, MD · Answer

This looks like it is minor enough that it should resolve as the swelling goes down.  Infortunately it is too soon to tell.  If this hump is still there after about 3 months or so..then it may not go down that much more.  Just let your surgeon be aware of this issue for you and he or she can follow this along with you.

	Good luck

	Dr. V- South Shore Plastic Surgery

Joseph Mele, MD · Answer

Dear jsquared in Stuart, FL:

	At 8 days after a rhinoplasty the residual dorsal hump you have may certainly be due to swelling. It is not possible to tell from a photograph, but your surgeon should be able to provide more insight. Give it a month, time is on your side. If it is still present at 3 months, it is likely to persist.

Philip J. Miller, MD, FACS · Answer

85% of the swelling should go down within the first 3 - 4 weeks and the remaining will subside over the remainder of the year. Give it a little time and have your doctor examine it on your next followup.

Michael L. Schwartz, MD · Answer

Way to soon to say at eight days. Give yourself some time. If it makes you feel better try gently compressing the dorsum with your finger and see how smooth it feels.

Erel Laufer, MD · Answer

8 days after rhinoplasty,you still have residual swelling .Be patient and give it 3-6 months to resolve .

	If the residual bump is still there ,which I suspecte it will, then a short procedure can correct it.

Mohsen Tavoussi, MD, DO · Answer

As you probably know by now, healing after rhinoplasty will take time. You should also know, worrying about the outcome will stress you further and it is best to allow the healing to complete, then decide what to be done next. Things improve with time most of the time.

David A. Bray, Sr., MD · Answer

Swelling on the nasal dorsum is not uncommon. If this occurs in my patients, massage often cures it. Remember you are still swollen and need a lot more time. Your surgeon may want to retape the nose to apply pressure to the swelling

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