I have a hard lump inside my nostrils. Will this go away on its own, need to be treated, or require additional surgery? (Photo)

July 19, 2018
Asked By:danielleybelley in Austin, TX

I am 3 weeks post-op, and I have developed very pronounced swelling on the interior of my nostrils near the tip. It is pretty tender, but so is the tip of my nose. The lump itself is quite hard. In the past Piercings have formed keloids, so I asked my surgeon if this is a possibility. He said that keloids don’t form on mucus membranes and to just keep using aquaphor to keep the the skin moist. I spent so much money to improve air flow and I am concerned that the lump is reducing it again.

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