I started noticing a small lump on my nose after 3-4 months post rhinoplasty. Now, after 2 years and seeing if the lump has for certain healed and all swelling has gone down its still there. What can this possibly be and what could have went wrong in my rhinoplasty? I went back to my surgeon and he said he will not operate on me as its not noticeable. Offered me a discount on botox. However the lump is uncomfortable and painful.
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The indentation corresponds to your "Soft tissue triangle" which contains no cartilage. Since you have thin nasal skin, and indentation in this area in years after rhinoplasty can occur. If this is bothering you, The area may be permanently filled with a small droplet of Silikon-1000. Hope this...
Hello! Thank you for your question.It is not really recommended to take Bromelain (or Arnica) before rhinoplasty surgery. Because before the surgery you won't have any swelling, this will help only after the surgery if you have swelling. It is like taking a medication for a disease that you...
Since your surgery was longer than 2 years ago, it is unlikely that there is persistent surgical swelling. If your surgeon used a foreign body in your nose, even non-absorbable sutures, rarely this may lead to nasal swelling that persists. Since it's fluctuating, your nasal swelling at this...
