Is it normal to still have a dorsal hump one month post rhinoplasty? (Photos)

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I’m one month post rhinoplasty. My main objective was to completely remove my dorsal hump and have a curved shape. The hump was still present after removal of cast and doctor assures it’s loose skin however one month on it feels bony to touch and taping/massage does not improve the shape. Is it likely that it will improve to meet my expectations of concave profile. Thanks in advanced for advice!

Jeffrey R. Raval, MD, FACS, MBA · Answer

Hello, from looking at your pictures, I would suspect your are still seeing a bit of a bump due to swelling. Over time, this should go down and give you that straight line profile. I would doubt that you are experiencing this bump due to loose skin, as the skin over the bridge of your nose is very thin and retracts fairly quickly. I would wait a few more months for your nose to continue to heal before consulting your surgeon. You could also seek out some great resources on what to expect after your surgery to give you more peace of mind.

Ari Hoschander, MD · Answer

Your nose looks great! Looking at your preop and your postop photos, your surgery was quite successful. Any perceived fullness at the dorsum of your nose will likely improve with time. Swelling can remain for up to a year.

Peyman Solieman, MD · Answer

The skin overlying the bony dorm/ bridge is relatively thin and usually contracts relatively quickly. The small bump you are still seeing is likely going to settle down over time to give you a straight profile but if you were looking to achieve a softer profile with a supratip break or hint of concavity we would be surprised if it got there

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