5 weeks post op, I have pressure and hump on bridge of nose. Any suggestions?

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I had a rhinoplasty almost 5 weeks ago. I had a large dorsal hump removed and I am now noticing I have a less obvious hump on my nose now. I also feel a lot of pressure on the bridge of my nose where the hump was removed. I am wondering if this is normal or if this is a sign my nose will heal within a hump?

Carlos Ayala, MD, FACS · Answer

Swelling after rhinoplasty is normal.  Give it some time.  Watch your diet, eat less salt and alcohol if needed.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

It is difficult to suggest what might be the issue without an exam in person. Patients can feel pressure on nose after rhinoplasty.

R. Stephen Mulholland, MD (retired) · Answer

Dear pandabeat,

Reduction rhinoplasty with removal of a dorsal hump involves
fractures and osteotomies of the nasal bones with or without nasal tip
work.  There is usually the tremendous
amount of swelling, with that swelling comes pressure.  With large dorsal hump reductions there is
often, in the early phases, the perception of a residual bump that resolves
with time.  During this period of time it
is important to be reassured that most of what you’re viewing is likely
swelling.  It is important to check with
your operative rhinoplasty surgeon as all physicians have different post-op
instructions.  But in my particular
practice I have patients massage the dorsal bridge in a specific fashion to
reduce swelling and to mold any small bony fragments following the osteotomies.

Usually over time the dorsal bridge bump swelling will
resolve and the true underlying bony anatomy will reveal itself.

I’m sure over time the kind of rhinoplasty results you are
hoping for will be achieved.  Ensure to
follow-up with your operative rhinoplasty surgeon as they are in the best position
to reassure you around your post-operative progress.

I hope this information has been of some assistance and best
of luck.

For more information, please review the link below.

R. Stephen Mulholland, M.D.

Certified Plastic Surgeon

Yorkville, Toronto

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