I had a rhinoplasty 1 month ago and I have a small hard bump on my top of the bridge of my nose..it doesn't allow my profile to be completely smooth visually, and it's a hard bump. I also have a crooked tip from the front, it leans more to the left when i smile. I had my 4 week postop appointment today and my doctor noticed all of these problems and said that I was still swollen. I'm just hesitant and nervous there's a problem. Is this common 4 weeks post op? Is it swelling or is it serious?
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February 6, 2015
Answer: 1 month after rhinoplasty and I have a bump on the bridge and a crooked tip?
Chewing will not affect your result, but sticking to softer foods during the first week post-op will likely help. Smoothies are a great option. Avoid harder to chew foods such as steak until you can tolerate them. I would recommend following up with your surgeon, as he or she may have specific...
Rasping the bridge is only good for very small bumps. When a large hump is removed it will leave a flat top nose, otherwise known as a open roof deformity. This will not look appropriate, therefore medial and lateral osteotomies will need to be performed to narrow the sidewalls.
Photos would really be necessary to provide you with the best advice. In general, asymmetric nostrils can be improved with rhinoplasty surgery, and the approach taken would depend on your individual circumstances. I would recommend an in-person consult with a board certified rhinoplasty...