I underwent my 3rd revision about 6 years ago and have noticed a small round bump at the tip of my nose. I had ear cartilage shield graft to the tip for projection and also a columella strut graft. Is this bump from cartilage or could it be possible scar tissue? My nose otherwise is fine and I am happy with the results. However, the bump does bother me quite a bit as it looks like a pimple or blister of some sort on the tip of my nose. Can the bump become more visible if I leave it alone?
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If you are only narrowing the nostril size, this can be done in the office with local anesthesia. Cost should be less than $2000. If you require a full tip rhinoplasty , it can cost double since an out patient center and more significant anesthesia may be required. Hope that helps.
The only way to narrow wide nasal bones is with osteotomies. This involves breaking the nasal bones. It's also important to adjust the tip to the new narrower nasal bones. To see patients similar to yours with wide nasal bones please see the link below
If the area improves with pressure, this is likely swelling. At 3 weeks, the swelling should still be present. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA