Dorsal hump 1 year post revision rhinoplasty - will I need a third surgery?

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I had a primary rhinoplasty done October 2021 to reduce a very prominent dorsal hump. My surgeon assured me he had removed the hump and given me a nice slope. Over a year post op, I was unhappy with how my nose still had a hump so I underwent a closed revision to further reduce the hump with the same surgeon. Now a year post revision, the hump is much smaller but still there. When I press firmly on it or apply tape it seems to flatten… is this still swelling or will I need a third surgery?

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Pictures would be helpful. Most successful revisions are done open. You may want to consider that if end up getting another revision. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person.

Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

William Portuese, MD · Answer

A revision rhinoplasty is more difficult than a primary rhinoplasty, therefore a full set of facial photographs from all angles are going to be required to make a determination about how best to proceed.

Dorsal hump 1 year post revision rhinoplasty - will I need a third surgery?

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