Subcutaneous Scarring Causing Hump Post Rhinoplasty?

It is
not uncommon to see some dorsal fullness in the
nose, it can be attributed to scar tissue. The hump can be removed in a simple
operative procedure
under local to take down the scarring. The recovery time is usually 5-7 days.
This should
be done in the hands of a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon or Otolaryngologist
with expertise
in Rhinoplasty.

Dear Bambibrit,If the hump feels very hard, it is likely bone that will be shaved awayDuring rhinoplasty and the shaving of a bump, occasionally the bone dust left over can cause a hump to returnIf it is scar tissue, it is a little bit softer, this can also be smoothed over with a small procedure, especially if steroid injections do not workIt sounds like a conservative procedure and you shouldn't have to worry too muchBest regards,Dr. Nima

Hello,Although you haven't provided photos, what you're describing sounds like protruding bone, not scaring.  It is common to have 'step off' issues in the area where the cartilage meets the bone on the side of your nose.  This typically gives the appearance of a residual bump on the 3/4 view (what most people call a side view when looking at themselves in the bathroom mirror), and makes their nose look crooked on the front view. The cause of this problem is commonly collapse of the cartilage away from the bone. Fixing the problem is rarely a simple filing down the bony bump.  More commonly, the side wall cartilage needs a 'spreader' graft to re-support it flush against the bone again.  Please submit photos or better yet, go on a few second opinion consults with experienced rhinoplasty surgeons. Best of luck!