8 months post rhinoplasty, bump appeared on nose bridge - will I need a revision or should this go away on its own? (photos)

That is the junction between the bones and cartilage. It appears that your nasal bones are pretty wide. Rebreaking the bones and narrowing the nose would help.

From your photos, you appear to be a good candidate for revision. The nasal bones seem a bit wide, and they may not have healed ideally after the first surgery. A revision can usually make a nice improvement and bumps can be shaved down too. Be sure to see a rhinoplasty expert for consultation.

Thanks for your question . Eight months after rhinoplasty, a firm bump on the nasal bridge can be cause for worry. For a final diagnosis and course of treatment, it's crucial to speak with your surgeon, but here are some Potential Reasons:
-Residual edema: In certain situations, particularly in regions involving more intricate operations, edema may take longer to completely go away.
-Scar Tissue: A significant lump may occasionally result from the formation of scar tissue.
-Incomplete Bone or Cartilage Reshaping: A residual bump may persist if the intended form was not entirely addressed during the first operation.
Options for Treatment:
-Observation: To see if the lump goes away on its own that in your case it has low chance to happen, your surgeon could advise keeping an eye on it for a few more months.
-Steroid Injections: Corticosteroid injections can help soften the bump and lessen inflammation.
-Revision Rhinoplasty: To enhance the nose's form and contour, a revision rhinoplasty may be required if the bump is substantial and doesn't go away with prior procedures.
To decide on the best course of action, it is important that you speak with your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. They are able to determine the precise reason for the bump and offer tailored guidance.
Throughout the healing process, keep in mind that patience is essential, and pay close attention to the post-operative recommendations provided by your surgeon.
Hope this was helpful!
Best wishes,
Dr Ali Sajjadian
TRIPLE Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Hello! Thank you for your question. As far as I can see from your photo the bump on your nose bridge can be a misplaced cartilage. You need to talk about it with your surgeon. He can give you the most accurate information about it. If you can provide photos with better lighting, from the side of your face and 1 meter away I would be able to make a proper evaluation. It would be more convenient to decide with face-to-face consultation. However, you might need a revision surgery for correct this bumpy image. Best Regards!

Looking at the photo, I can see the bump on the side edge of nasal bone. This is unlikely to go away on its own and can be corrected with revision surgery. In addition, sinking was observed on the Rt side of upper lateral cartilage region, just below the caudal margin of Rt. nasal bone. This is called inverted V-deformity. This also seems to require spreader graft using cartilage to move out sunken structure.

In general, if a bump appears many months after rhinoplasty, it's due to swelling resolution. In that regard, many small nasal bumps may be permanently camouflaged with microdroplet Silikon1000, a permanent soft tissue filler. An examination would be necessary to determine your candidacy. Hope this helps! Dr Joseph

Unfortunately bumps on the bridge of the nose after rhinoplasty is not uncommon. This can occur after the swelling goes down. Right after the rhinoplasty surgery, there will be enough swelling in the skin to miss a bump, especially if it is smaller. Your situation might be due to a cartilage reaction or something we call a bony callus. You should definitely contact your surgeon. He might offer to fix the problem with a simple file or a small revision surgery. Good luck with everything.

The bump may have slowly become noticeable as surrounding swelling of the nasal dorsum and middle third has slowly dissipated during this healing process. It would be unlikely to be truly growing since you didn't note any trauma to the region.
Meet with your surgeon for their opinion on the matter, but it may very well require some minor revision in the form of rasping to smooth this out.

The top of your nose, where it's made of bone, looks wide on the frontal view. When you turn your nose from frontal to a 3/4 view, excess *width* turns into looking like a *bump*. Seems pretty clear to me that the problem is that the nasal bones are positioned too wide for the rest of the contour of your nose, and the solution would be to narrow those bones appropriately.
Remember that rhinoplasty is an exquisitely difficult operation to get right, and you should only have surgery if you are able to make yourself very confident in your surgeon's skills. Most plastic surgeons don't possess true expertise in rhinoplasty. For most noses, it's much better to not have surgery than to have inexpertly-performed surgery. Read my essay on how to tell whether your first surgeon should be performing your revision. And it also discusses how to take photos that are best for online evaluations.

Hello. The bump will not go away on its own. Your bone bridge is not well done. That's why you need a better osteotomy. You should find yourself an experienced surgeon for revision rhinoplasty. You can get more detailed information about me, ask all questions about your case and sending your photos to my assistants at the number on my profile. You can also book an online consultation and discuss your problems with me. With all respect.