Almost 3 Months Post Op and Nose Still Has Bump on Bridge? Worried

Question

I had a revision rhinoplasty in the beg of april. I had my bridge shaved down a bit and some of my tip reduced. My nose still looks humpy? I am worried, as I do not see any difference from the before I had surgery with the hump. Is this still swelling or should this be already gone? I can still feel some fluid on the bridge and the doctor told me to push down a couple times a day to help with swelling but, I am seeing no difference! This is very upsetting to me that I am seeing this like before.

Adam D. Stein, MD · Answer

Although it is difficult to tell from one picture, it does appear that you may have a persistent hump despite your rhinoplasty.  At this stage it is possible that it may be from swelling, but based on your picture, I would be surprised if this was all do to swelling.  Be patient for another 3 months.  If by that time it has not resolved I would definitely recommend a frank discussion with your surgeon about this.  It can take up to 12 months for all swelling to resolve after a rhinoplasty, but  by six months enough of the swelling should be resolved to get a reasonable idea about where your nose will ultimately end up. If your surgeon is not responsive, then I would recommend getting other opinions with experienced revision rhinoplasty surgeons.  Make sure they perform at least 100 rhinoplasty procedures per year.  Good luck.

Sam Naficy, MD, FACS · Answer

Although three months post surgery is still very early for you to judge the results of your surgery - at least part of the bump will likely persist at 1 year.   Hang in there and follow up with your surgeon.

Russell Kridel, MD · Answer

Three months after a revising rhinoplasty persistent swelling can still be present. Sometimes an injection of a dilute concentration of a steroid (triamcinolone acetonide) into the swollen area can speed up resolution of the swelling. Keep in close contact with your surgeon and try to be patient.

Samir Shureih, MD · Answer

Swelling after secondary rhinoplasty will last longer than usual. Discuss with your doctor the possibility of using the external nasal splint , or taping the dorsum. That may help with the swelling. Be patient 6-12 months for the final results.

Jack Peterson, MD · Answer

swelling of the nose(especially if an open technique was used) can last easily 6 months. Wait 3 more months before  making a final determination.

Almost 3 Months Post Op and Nose Still Has Bump on Bridge? Worried

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Almost 3 Months Post Op and Nose Still Has Bump on Bridge? Worried

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