Lumpy Cartilage

Daniel Reichner, MD answers: Lumpy cartilage after open Rhinoplasty

I had an open Rhinoplasty three months ago, and I now have quite a bit of lumpy cartilage up my nose. Is this normal/part of the healing process? Is this scar tissue, and will it go away in time? I'm also not seeing any results yet and my nose still looks wide at the base.


Daniel Reichner, MD
10 months ago
By Daniel Reichner, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

I agree with my Colleagues it is best to wait 6 to 12 months for the swelling to resolve.  However if there is visible lumps, irregularity or asymmetry a hyaluronic filler may be appropriate to smooth things out until your healing is complete.

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