Is there a way to prevent a bump from coming back after rhinoplasty?

Dear gigiandcamiThanks for the question. It’s very rare to see removed hump comeback but for some cases still it’s possible to see %10-12 remove hump growing back. I advice to consult your doctor. I wish you all the best.

You are correct in that a residual bump may recur after a rhinoplasty procedure and this occurs approximately 10 to 15% of the time. That being said, there are some measures you can take to prevent recurrence such as massage, taping, etc. Certain skin types are more likely and this is also more likely in younger women. However, even if it comes back it should not be as large as the previous bump or nasal hump.

Dorsal humps do not come back after adequate surgery. What happens in some cases is that the postoperative swelling camouflages a residual dorsal hump (or other irregularity) and as the swelling completely subsides (which takes up to a year), the slightest irregularities will become visible especially in patients with thin skin. This is the reason why long-term follow-up is important as minor in-office intervention can sometimes prevent or address such a problem. Best wishes!

Thanks for your question!If by "bump" you're referring to the dorsal "hump" that people often have removed, this does not return after surgery. Of course there is post surgical swelling that occurs after surgery but most of my patients can tell the hump is gone the day after surgery by just looking at the splint. I would recommend returning to your surgeon if you still have the hump after surgery but just know that swelling can take 9-12months to completely go away. Hope this helps and God Bless!Dr. Robb

The dorsal hump is composed of both bone and cartilage, where they junction together is a growth center for the nose.  Bone and cartilage is living tissue in response to surgery by laying down additional cells.

In most cases, when I rhinoplasty is performed, a bump can be taken down successfully. Sometimes a residual bump can be left or the bone can heal with scar tissue that leaves a bump.