Is this post op swelling or open roof deformity?

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I’m less than 2 weeks post op and noticed that in certain lighting I have a dent on the bridge of my nose where a dorsal hump was removed. I had a closed procedure, no tip work, only the dorsal hump was removed, no breaking of the bone. Is it too early to tell? Is this swelling? Or is this an open roof deformity?

Fred J. Bressler, MD, FACS · Answer

Open roof? Maybe. Perhaps there is some logical explanation for this early dorsal indention on your nose, at 2 weeks post op, but I share your concerns. Ask your surgeon if he/she thinks that this will improve as you recover. If not, may need to consider grafts, alloderm and/or osteotomies of the nasal bones for correction. Hope this helps.

Gregory Park, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Based on your photo and the fact that you did not have your nose broken at the time of the reduction of your dorsum, you most likely have an open roof deformity. Best treatment would be lateral osteotomies to close the open roof defect. Thanks for sharing your question and concerns about your rhinoplasty surgery. Best wishes.

Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired) · Answer

If the nasal bones were not brought together after a nasal hump removal an open roof deformity may be present. Discuss your present appearance with your surgeon.

Michael Elam, MD (retired) · Answer

Dear NDdancer25, When you reduce a dorsal hump it is necessary to perform osteotomies in order to bring the nasal bones back together to avoid an open roof deformity. See your surgeon and discuss your concerns as he/she knows best what techniques were used during your procedure. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.

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