The cartilage on the left side of your tip is in a different position or has a different contour than the identical cartilage on the right side, whether this is do to the original trauma or the subsequent surgery. The left side of your nose is also depressed, which makes your "bump" appear even... more
Lump on nose tip
I have a lump on my left nostril (tip) after having it broken a few years back. The doctor fixed it but it's still there. Any idea what it is and what can I do to get rid of it?
3 answers to “Lump on nose tip”
A: Is your left nasal sidewall collapsed?
I will probably make you more confused. Looking at your picture, I see something slightly different than Dr. Torkian. The middle 1/3 of your nose seems deviated to the left of the picture (your right side). This is commonly associated with a nasal fracture due to an inwardly displaced upper lateral... more
A: Looks like a bend in the cartilage.
Hi Joanne, The tip of your nose appears to have some asymmetry that may result from an asymmetry in the "domal" portions (part of the cartilage that shows a reflection at the tip) of your tip cartilages. The bridge also looks slightly curved, as is common with correction of a nasal... more
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