I had revision rhinoplasty for a bump that was left over on my nose from a previous surgery that I had 5 years ago. Im now 4 weeks post-op and a slight hump appears in the same area that the previous bump was in. Is it possible that the bump will grow back again or most likely just inflammation? Does rubbing that area make the bump grow back?
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Polly beak deformity is one of the most common complications that can result from rhinoplasty surgery. Steroid injections are less effective the further you get from the original date of your surgery. You may consider a revision rhinoplasty at some point to correct the polly beak deformity ...
Before you decide on anything, I recommend that you wait until all the swelling goes down. It's only been 3 weeks and you are certainly in the early stages of the healing process. The healing period can be stressful and it's important to be patient. Be sure to continue to follow up with you...
Since it has been at least one year from the primary rhinoplasty, it is possible to undergo a revision. Revision rhinoplasty is more difficult than a primary rhinoplasty, so choose your surgeon very wisely based on extensive experience with the procedure. The tip of the nose can be refined a...
