I am 8 days post op and just got my cast and stitches removed. I know people say the nose will be swollen but I was not expecting to have a bump on my nose after. The bump is the same exact size as the bump I went into surgery with. He said he shaved it down but obviously it doesn't look like it. Do you think this is going to stay? I'm really unhappy however id rather too little have been done than too much!
July 6, 2016
Answer: Dorsal hump reduction 8 days post-OP is way too early to judge any rhinoplasty results. I suggest you adhere to the post-OP recommendations of your surgeon, follow-up regularly, and discuss your concerns with your surgeon. If indeed a dorsal hump reduction was performed, which per your surgeon it was, then one would expect edema/swelling in that area. In fact, some bruising is visible on your photo in the area of the dorsal hump reduction, which strongly suggests that a hump reduction was performed. Whether or not the amount of hump reduction is to your satisfaction, you will need to wait a few months for all swelling to resolve. Worst case, you may need a small revision intervention to reduce some more hump, which is relatively easy. It would be way worse had too much hump been resected as filling it back in is extremely difficult to do. Best wishes!
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July 6, 2016
Answer: Dorsal hump reduction 8 days post-OP is way too early to judge any rhinoplasty results. I suggest you adhere to the post-OP recommendations of your surgeon, follow-up regularly, and discuss your concerns with your surgeon. If indeed a dorsal hump reduction was performed, which per your surgeon it was, then one would expect edema/swelling in that area. In fact, some bruising is visible on your photo in the area of the dorsal hump reduction, which strongly suggests that a hump reduction was performed. Whether or not the amount of hump reduction is to your satisfaction, you will need to wait a few months for all swelling to resolve. Worst case, you may need a small revision intervention to reduce some more hump, which is relatively easy. It would be way worse had too much hump been resected as filling it back in is extremely difficult to do. Best wishes!
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July 6, 2016
Answer: Rhinoplasty You are fresh post-op, this may also be swelling. Swelling will last for a year or longer in some individuals. Good luck.
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July 6, 2016
Answer: Rhinoplasty You are fresh post-op, this may also be swelling. Swelling will last for a year or longer in some individuals. Good luck.
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