Hard bumps on radix after rhinoplasty (photo)

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I had rhinoplasty one month ago and have had two hard bumps between my eyes since getting my cast removed. My doctor told me it was bone and to press down firmly on them. The area is now more swollen. Is this common and will these hard bumps go away??

Matthew Bridges, MD, FACS · Answer

This is likely swelling if you had this area reduced.  Or, if this is a radix graft, you may be feeling the edges.  Either way, you should let things settle for a few months.  It will likely get better.  Good luck!

John Michael Thomassen, MD · Answer

If these bumps represent bone, the area may need to be rasped down.  You do not necessarily have to wait too long to get it revised if this is indicated.  If it is soft tissue swelling, taping can sometimes help it resolve sooner.

Tanveer Janjua, MD · Answer

Bumps on the upper part of the nose are usually related to incomplete osteotomies.  They do not resolve with time on their own and typically need a revision osteotomy in the area.RegardsDr. J

James Murphy, FRCS(Plast) · Answer

It really is a bit too early to tell whether this is going to be a problem for you in the long term. I would suggest you wait for at least three months before judging this and your surgeon should then be able to tell you what has caused the bumps and what solutions are appropriate.

Adam Bryce Weinfeld, MD · Answer

hard to sayprobably is bone but a lot can change over the next yearI would wait at least 3 months before you consider it long lastinga lot of change can occur

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