Knots or Bumps on Bone Where Nose Was Broken During Septoplasty- Will They Go Down?

When the nasal bones need to be re-aligned, cuts in the bone are necessary.  The body treats these like a broken bone and heals with the formation of new bone.  This is known as callous formation.  This bone is always thicker than the bone that was there before and is almost always palpable.  Sometimes the amount of bone produced is so great, that a second procedure is necessary to file this down and remove it.  This is known as dorsal rasping.  For now, be patient and allow the nose to completely heal (6-8 weeks).  If the bones are still noticeable, discuss correction with your surgeon.