Visible Graft After Rhinoplasty

Hi Annon, From your description, this appears to be a part of the graft that was used. You should not hurry back to the OR. It may reabsorb and soften significantly. Please bring it up to the attention of your surgeon and it can be corrected very easily if it is required.

Please see the article below that discusses these grafts in detail.

Sajjadian, Ali M.D., et al. Current Status of Grafts and Implants in Rhinoplasty: Part II. Homologous Grafts and Allogenic Implants Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery:
March 2010 - Volume 125 - Issue 3 - pp 99e-109e doi: 10.1097/PRS.0b013e3181cb662f
CME
 

Good Luck

Hello,

It is still soon after your procedure. It is important to discuss any concerns with your surgeon, as he/she knows the extent of your surgery and exactly what was performed. Swelling will last for 18-24 months following rhinoplasty. If it is a major concern, it would be best to seek your surgeon's advice sooner. I hope this helps answer your question. Thank you and best of luck to you.

Dr. Nassif

It is too soon to make any judgement about the nose. You should wait at least 6 -12 months. Discuss this with your surgeon at your next visit.

At 2 months you can expect more swelling resolution for sure.

Grafts have a tendency to soften over time, so it is possible that the edge you are feeling will settle down as well.

It is also possible that the graft edge will become more visible after the surrounding skin swelling goes down.

You should wait at least 6-9 months. If there is a visible edge, that can usually be shaved down in the office with a needle under local.

 

Best of luck

It's best to wait at least a year after rhinoplasty for swelling to fully subside; if still an issue you can discuss corrective options with your surgeon.  Grafts can resorb over time so hopefully you won't need another procedure.