Lumps on Nose Bridge and Nostrils 2 Years After Rhinoplasty

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.

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 and there. The lump inside the nostril is likely your cartilage which has started protruding. If it is obstructing your breathing, it can be removed by shaving. You should not think your... more

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.

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 and the inflammatory soft tissue reaction decreases revealing what the rhinoplasty surgeon had left behind at the time of the surgery. The bumps that you are feeling are likely boney... more

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 range from a minor injection to corrective surgery. How's your breathing?

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 from cartilage to scar tissue. If you'd like to post / email me a full frontal facial picture, I'd be happy to provide more specific comments. Best regards.