Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.
I have definitely seen a dorsal hump grow back after rhinoplasty surgery! It is more common if the hump was simply rasped down to minimize it, as opposed to nasal bone osteotomies or fracture. It can however occur after any type of rhinoplasty if there is significant bony callus deposition.
After a dorsal hump removal, it's generally rare for the hump to "grow back" as the removed bone and cartilage don’t regenerate. However, it's possible to feel a small hard bump due to post-surgical swelling, scar tissue formation, or a callus forming along the bone edges as they heal. In some cases, bone remodeling or scar tissue may lead to a minor irregularity that feels similar to a hump. If the bump persists or causes concern, a follow-up with your surgeon can help determine if it's part of the healing process or if further treatment is recommended.
Hello, What happens is patients can see the nose with swelling and then patients think they see the bump again. It is important to pick a surgeon that sees everything and is very technical.
Hello and thank you for your question. For a residual bony prominence after surgery, I don’t recommend having rasping performed under local anesthesia. This will usually make the nose look better for 1-2 months and then it will actually get much worse long-term afterwards, with contour irregularities developing. This is because the skin of the dorsum is extremely thin. A much better approach is to do a formal revision with rasping and placement of a dorsal onlay fascial graft to help smooth the dorsum. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified rhinoplasty surgeon who can evaluate you in person.Best wishes and good luck.Richard G. Reish, M.D.Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
Swelling may make it hard to know if hump completely removed. After a few months, usually about 3, all swelling is resolved and dorsal lines should be smooth. If feel a slight bump, you may need additional rasping in the area.
It is unlikely for a nasal hump to grow back. However the healing process continues for a year at least and the scar tissue can cause the bone or cartilage to move and give the appearance of a small nasal bump (not a full blown dorsal hump). This can be easily shaved down in office under local anesthesia.RegardsDr. J
When somebody has a nasal dorsal hump, it is typically composed of cartilage and bone. When this cartilage and bone is removed, it does not grow back. You may be noticing a residual bump as your swelling is resolving after your procedure. Certainly bring this to the attention of your surgeon. Thank you. Sincerely, Dr Joseph
You probably head the surgery a couple months ago so it is very early to decide if there is still bone or hump on the dorsum.You should be patient to see your final result, your nose will probably get a better shape by time.Best luck!
Yes it can grow back especially if traumatic methods such a rasping are utilized. The better method would be piezo surgery to remove the bump.
probably the camouflaging cartilage paste or squashed cartilage has been resorbed since. Bone wont regrow and callus will reside after a few months.
Hi, It is better for you to consult with a facial plastic surgeon who can examine you and give you opinion based on your needs and expectations.
The nose is anatomically a very dynamic and intertwined structure. Although it's possible to obtain improvement on the shape of the nose with tip shaping maneuvers, a rhinoplasty without adressing the bridge and nasal bones is incomplete (leave out very few selected cases). A nose should be...
Hello, You may not need to wear a carbon mask because if you are wearing a helmet you can wear a eye shield over it, etc. A helmet is designed to help your face you just have to be very careful with contact. Most of our patients 6 months after we recommend wearing protection but I see less...
