I still have a bump on my nose 2 months after a nose job, will it go away?

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I had my nose job 2 months and one week ago and i still have a bump in my nose that i used to have it before surgery! I was happy with my reaults but when my nose started to heal the bump appears ? Is it hard like a bone ? Is it permenant ? Or it might disappear !

Mario J. Imola, MD, DDS · Answer

The most likely explanation is that indadequate bone/cartilage was removed at the time of surgery and the soft tissue swelling that was masking this is decreasing to the point that the underlying hard tissue excess is now visible.  If this is eventually the only issue and you wish to have it improved, it is usually a fairly straight forward fix with a minor revision surgery that can be performed after approximately 1 year passes.Mario J. Imola, MD, DDS, FRCSC, FACS.

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. You are in the early stages of your healing process and may find that it takes some time to see the benefits of this surgery. It takes up to 12 months to heal from the rhinoplasty procedure. Always follow the recovery guidelines provided by your board certified facial plastic surgeon.
Best wishes,

John Michael Thomassen, MD · Answer

Residual bumps can be present after a rhinoplasty.  Frequently a simple rasping procedure can correct this and many times it can be done in the office under local anesthesia.

Michael M. Omidi, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for the question! It's rather difficult to give you a precise answer without an in-person exam or in the absence of photos. I believe it's too early to worry about your results at this point. You are most likely experiencing post-op swelling, which is causing the uneven appearance of your nostrils. At 2 months post-op, swelling is not uncommon and may take 6 to 12 months to completely resolve. In the meantime, you will likely see some contour irregularities. Be patient and give it time to resolve naturally.  
An in-person exam with a board-certified plastic surgeon is the best way to assess your needs and obtain expert medical advice. Best of luck!

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Since it is only been two months from the primary surgery, is very difficult to tell whether or not to bump only be temporary or permanent. Check with your operative surgeon after six months.

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