I got a septorhinoplasty 11 days ago to fix my deviated septum, add a spreader graft to the right side, and refine a bump on the bridge. Now, there is a hard lump on the left side of my nose near the upper 1/3. It seems to be coming out more as time passes, and is very hard so I know it is not swelling. Why is this? What can I do? I have not called the surgeon yet as I know he will just say 11 days is too premature to tell a result. Could it be from where he took cartilage from my septum?
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August 5, 2012
Answer: Bump on Side of Nose 11 Days After Rhinoplasty...Contact Your Surgeon
I tell my patients that nose surgery is a lot like back surgery or knee surgery. It takes a long time to resume normal activity (or breathing). You will not run a marathon right away. As for you breathing difficulty, you could have some scabbing or dryness. It can take months...
One week and counting the seconds. Spreader Grafts do indeed widen the mid-nose and this may be your chief concern. However, "time" will likely improve your overall result (be patient), you only have 358 days left for your full healing result.
The voice will have more resonance to it after the nasal obstruction polyps are removed. The current quality of the voice is partially due to obstruction and polyps. The deviated septum looks rather significant, which can make the voice sound more nasal and congested. The...
