Residual bumps after rhinoplasty. Is this somewhat common? (Photo)

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I had 2 rhinoplasties and after the second one I feel 2 bumps near middle of nose. I had a large dorsal hump removed. If everything was shaved down perfectly why when I run my fingers down my nose I feel these 2 bumps. They are hard like bone. Is this somewhat common? If you opened my nose up again via an external approach what would it look like. Are they just two bumps? i am getting a third rhinoplasty anyway to fix a columella strut should I address these also? thanks so much docs

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Your mid bridge residual bump appears to be at the top of a mild polybeak deformity. Your lower bridge appears too high, and this appearance is exacerbated by a droopy tip.Depending on your examination, many of these issues may be improved with tertiary revision rhinoplasty surgery.Wishing you well moving forward.Dr Joseph

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

You need a revision of your nasal dorsum which is still too high; you need to have the cartilage removed from the middle dorsum, and more bone removed from the upper dorsum.

Taha Shipchandler, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi John,One thing to remember is that your nose will always feel differently after rhinoplasty than it did before.   Having surgery to change things will also change the way things feel.  You may feel bumps that were not their before but as long as you cannot see those bumps than it is a success.I believe the bumps you are currently feeling are the nasal bone edges that connect with the upper lateral cartilages.  After your bump was removed, this leaves strong edges to the nasal bones.  The edges can be softened but will never go away because they are necessary to the shape of your nose.I do believe some other things can be improved with your nose but I would favor minimalistic approaches and techniques since this is your third rhinoplasty.Hope this helps.

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