There is a small suture bump under the tip of my nose between my nostrils. I had septoplasty plus rhinopasty performed 6 days ago with the cast being removed today. Will this bump resolve itself? Will my body resorb it or will my surgeon have to perform some minor plastic SX to remove it? Also, my nostrils are not symmetrical. Perhaps this was the best that could be done due to my very deviated septum. Should I expect some improvement and more symmetry as the healing process progresses?
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January 12, 2016
Answer: Bumps inside the nose after surgery are not uncommon
Dear Alid78,I am sorry to hear of your injury. As for the condition of your swollen nostril, the time frame of healing could be up to one year. Needless to say that immediate and noticeable swelling should often subside within the first 3-4 months but may take more than a year. I recommend that...
The photograph demonstrates an overly projecting nose and under projecting chin. The rhinoplasty procedure could de-project the nose, reduce the columellar show and remove the dorsal hump. This can be performed through a closed rhinoplasty techniques. A chin implant would help...
There is no question that rhinoplasty would help soften your face but that alone would not be the complete solution. The other more masculine feature of your face is your jawline. Reducing and narrowing your jawline and chin would also be helpful with any rhinoplasty procedure in the spirit of...
