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Generally speaking, no, a bump on the bridge of the nose won't grow with age. Insurance generally covers procedures that are to improve function and your health, but not those that are just for aesthetic purposes. Therefore, smoothing down a bump probably won't be covered by insurance.
As we get older the nose appears to grow larger. What is really happening is that we are losing fat in the nose and have loss of support of the tip along with resorption of bone. The tip drops as well and the nose appears larger.
I assume you are talking about the dorsal hump with is one of the most common reasons someone may chose to have a rhinoplasty. This is most often inherited from a family member and is seen more often in certain ethnicity. It will grow to certain size through puberty and into the early 20's sometimes but then it should remain unchanged. It is essentially a cosmetic procedure unless there is an obvious deviation that affects breathing. If so it can sometimes be covered by insurance but typically it is a cosmetic procedure.
Although certain aspects of the nose change with advanced age, the hump at the bridge of one's nose is comprised of nasal bone and cartilage which do not grow. The support structures of the nose, however, can relax with time, causing the nasal tip to droop and this can make the hump look more pronounced. Insurance reimbursement is often available for Rhinoplasty when the only goal is to breathe better, aka "functional rhinoplasty."
During a rhinoplasty, we commonly have to break the nose. Bones take 4-8 weeks to heal in their new location, so any trauma or pressure during this time could could cause bones to move and compromise the outcome. After surgery, it is helpful to sleep on 3 pillows to help with swelling, and...
The debate over which approach is best rages on, but in the end it depends on the skill and judgement of the surgeon, his experience, and proper assessment of the patient's deformities, strength of cartilages, skin thickness, and other factors. The external or open approach is often better...
I recommend waiting at least 6 weeks. I may temper my response depending on what was done during your operation. For example, if you had an open rhinoplasty with multiple cartilage grafts I would recommend waiting a little longer. Talk to your dermatologist or physician who has managed your...
