Will I need revision rhinoplasty surgery to fix the bump on the side of my nasal bridge? (photos)

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Hello, I had a rhinoplasty and septoplasty surgey in 2017. As the swelling went down I've noticed that my nose looks deviated specifically due to a bump on the right side of my nasal bridge. I'm not sure if it's due to scar tissue that has harden or my nose has deviated once more. In other words I'm looking to have a revision surgey, but I'm wondering how complex the surgey will be. Will the surgeon just scrap off the bump which makes my nose appear crooked or will I need a rhinoplasty revision?

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Hi @iveth. Thank for you for sharing your photos. I recommend seeing an expert revision rhinoplasty specialist for an in person examination. There are options for you that can be determined after examination.

Best of luck,

Dr. Nima

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photos, your nose seems to be crooked on the right side. Shaving down the dorsal hump will help it appear more balanced, but straightening the rest of the nose is essential to prevent further complications. Depending on your surgeon’s recommendations, you may need a cartilage graft on the left side. For the best results, I strongly encourage you to visit a board-certified facial plastic surgeon with experience in revision rhinoplasty.

Andrew Miller, MD · Answer

Based on your photos, your nose appears to be crooked to the right, so the revision would need to work on getting the whole nose as straight as possible, which is more than just shaving a bump. Different types of cartilage grafts may be needed to keep the nose straight. Be sure to see a rhinoplasty expert for consultation.

Thomas A. Mustoe, MD, FACS · Answer

Rasping down a bump on the bridge can be done as a small office procedure without a full revision but you have a curvature as well which to correct woukd require a full revision. It may be that you can get enough improvement from just the bump to consider doing the smaller procedure.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

A revision rhinoplasty can accomplish shaving down the dorsal hump on your right side, however you're going to need a Cartlidge spreader graft placed on the left side where it is concave.

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