Bump on nose after cast removal. (photo)

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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!

Tanveer Janjua, MD · Answer

Sometimes the immediate swelling after nasal surgery can give the appearance of a hump.  You should give it at least 3 months before you decide on a revision surgery.RegardsDr. J

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you very much for enquire.It's too early to make value judgments at this point of your post op.Swelling after a rhinoplasty depends of the surgery complexity.In this regard, the nasal swelling Post-op It can last from two weeks to two months.To reduce this swelling, I recommend you perform delicates daily lymphatic drainage massage therapy over the face (around the nose) avoid sun exposure, and take pain/inflamation pills, as your surgeron precribe you.Kind regards, Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Donald B. Yoo, MD, FACS · Answer

At 8 days, you are extremely early in your recovery period and the nose is expected to be quite swollen at this point. The majority of the swelling will resolve in 3-6 months, and will continue to resolve as your nose heals for up to 1-2 years. You have not reached your final shape as the nose will continue to heal and reduce in size for up to a year. Once it does reach its final shape you may be more pleased with the appearance of your nose.

Thomas J. Walker, MD, FACS · Answer

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!

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

You are fresh post-op, this may also be swelling. Swelling will last for a year or longer in some individuals. Good luck.

Bump on nose after cast removal. (photo)

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