Large bump on side of bridge after Rhinoplasty. (photo)

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I had small revision rhinoplasty 4 weeks ago to rasp the sides of my bridge. after splint was removed, everything was perfect. abt 3 days later, large hump appeared on one side, where the intial small bump was removed. this bump is much larger than original bump,and feels hard as bone. entire appearance of my nose appears warped. The other side of bridge that was rasped has been perfect since splint was removed. My plastic surgeon is 700 miles away. what reason could there be for this lump?

Paul S. Nassif, MD · Answer

Hello, and thank you for the question. In general, swelling after surgery can result in asymmetry and irregularities. 70% of the swelling resolves after the first 3 months and the remainder goes down over time. It can take 18-24 months to see the final result of the surgery. After 4 weeks, you will still be swollen. While healing, it is important for the patient to give it time. Factors that influence swelling are as follow:1. Whether the procedure was a revision2. Whether the procedure was open or closed3. Whether tip work was performed4. Thickness of the patient's skinYour surgeon should be able to answer any questions in the meantime, as he/she knows the details of your procedure. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck.

David Reinstadler, MD · Answer

Rasping the nasal bones can cause a significant amount of soft tissue trauma and swelling. This close to the surgery, I would say it is still likely swelling. The skin is much thinner in that area and the swelling can feel firmer than in the tip. The bone can also have an inflammatory reaction called osteitis which should decrease with time as well but can lead to new bone formation. i would contact your rhinoplasty surgeon for their specific advice. Best of luck

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