Bump on nose after rhinoplasty?

Question

I got surgery done in May 2016 due to a broken nose from a car accident. After a month or so I noticed a bump forming on the bridge. At first I thought It was a pimple but I soon realized It was not. When I stretch my face the bump does not move, and is white. My surgeon said it is probably calcification, and to get a minor revision surgery, but I am worried It will come back. What are the chances this issue could happen again?

Philip S. Schoenfeld, MD, FACS · Answer

Your physician is correct.  The bump on your nose is likely calcifications and your concern that it would return is warranted but the answer is not very likely.  The procedure can be performed in the office if you desire.  I obviously cannot comment with 100% confidence as I have not seen where the bump is but if it is on the bony dorsum then you should be able to correct for this issue relatively easily.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Sometimes the nasal bones heal with slight bumps as the bone calcifies over the sites of fracture or shaving.  Usually a small revision with shaving does the trick.

Anup Dhir, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. It is not possible to answer this without a physical examination. But it should be possible to straighten a bump on the nose surgically. Consult a board certified cosmetic surgeon.

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