Dorsal hump is back after 2 years after rhinoplasty - will I need another surgery to correct this? (photos)

Hello! Thank you for your question.As far as I can understand from your question after 6 months the swelling will be stay permanent and I recommend you revision rhinoplasty.It would be better face to face consultation.Best regards!

Hi from Istanbul! The bump you've observed post-rhinoplasty might be a result of a reaction of the thin layer of tissue on the bone, called periosteal reaction. Or it could be related to the nasal tip dropping more than initially planned, which would also cause an appearance like this. In either situation, addressing the minor hump is possible through a quick intervention. It can be rasped safely and effectively eliminate the bump, and this procedure can be performed by any skilled and well-trained plastic surgeon or ENT surgeon. Hope this helps!

Sometimes that will show up after all the swelling goes down. You could have the bridge shaved down in a revision but overall it’s actually a pretty good job. The other option is to try fillers to hide the high spot

It depends on what this bump is due to. If it is scar tissue, then possibly doing some injections with steroid to this area could help shrink it down. If it is actually due to a residual hump in the bone or cartilage, then unfortunately yes you would need another surgery to try to reduce this. This is not something that should be returning over and over again but likely was either not adequately reduced the first time around but it was hidden because of the swelling.

After a rhinoplasty procedure to remove a dorsal hump, it is generally unlikely for the hump to return, especially if the surgery was performed by a skilled and experienced surgeon. However, the final outcome of any cosmetic surgery can be influenced by various factors, including the natural healing process, tissue changes over time, or even inadequate surgical techniques.

Since your original surgeon has retired, finding a reputable and experienced rhinoplasty specialist for a consultation would be advisable to address your specific concerns.


I hope this helps,
best of luck !