Lumps on nose bridge and nostrils 2 years after Rhinoplasty

It is two years after my nose job where I had a deviated septum fixed and a bump in the bridge of my nose shaved. Now I have small lumps in the bridge of my nose and really hard lumps inside my right nostril. Can somebody tell me whats going on and why my nose is falling apart?

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A: Can you live with this result?

George J. Beraka, MD

Hi! I understand why you are upset, but imperfections after a rhinoplasty are not rare.  So the only question for you is: Is it good enough?  If not, your nose can probably be made better with a skillful revision.

A: Bumps on the nose

Tanveer Janjua, MD

Most likely you have developed cartilaginous growth under the skin over time. The bumps on the nasal dorsum are harmless if they do not effect the shape of your nose. I always remind patients to look at the nose, do not try to feel the nose. Even afrer the best rhinoplasty, you can sometimes feel bumps here... more

A: Rhinoplasty bumps

Steven Wallach, MD

The "bumps" that you are feeling may be scar tissue or cartilage or bony spurs that have evolved either with time or through thinning of the overlying soft tissue coverage.

A: Rhinoplasty Lumps and Bumps Two Years After Surgery

Michael A. Persky, MD

Hi Cleveland, Your nose is not "falling apart".  The skin and soft tissue of the nose evolves for months and years after rhinoplasty.  Initially there is swelling and scar tissue formation to hide the underlying boney and cartilaginous structure. After 6 to 12 months, swelling resolves... more

A: Lumps and bumps

Kenneth R. Francis, MD

Dear Bad, It is almost anybody's guess what these lumps are.  You really need a full evaluation by a board certified plastic surgeon or otolaryngologist to determine exactly what is going on.  These could be scar tissue, bone fragments, cartilage, polyps, cysts, etc.,etc.  The correction could... more

A: Lumps after rhinoplasty.

Eric M. Joseph, MD

The lumps on the bridge of your nose may just be irregular cartilage or bone that is visible through the skin. You may want to consult with a physician familliar with Non-surgical-rhinoplasty to try to camouflage these bridge lumps with injectable filler. The lump inside your right nostril could be anything... more

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