6 years post nose job, hit my nose and it changed. Do I need a revision rhinoplasty? (Photos)

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I had a nose job 6 years ago and was really happy with the results however I hit my nose really hard and since then it has changed a bit. I have what feels like a ball in the nose tip and it’s getting bigger, I had a ultrasound on it and the doctor wanted to get a biopsy using a hole puncture but I haven’t done it because I don’t want it more damaged. What could this be from? Not sure if it was going that way anyway…the bump also appears to have less pigmentation. Will I need a revision rhinoplasty or are there any other treatments that could help?

Selcuk Inanli, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question.
As far as I can see from your photos this may be a cartilage slippage, but I recommend that you make an appointment with an ent doctor as soon as possible and consult imaging methods, it is not correct to share clear information without a detailed examination.
Best Regards!

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Since there appears to be a dramatic change in the appearance of your nose from the time you were operated on, till the time of your trauma, you may need to have the indentation along the left side wall of your nose corrected with a cartilage graft. The best advice I could give is to consult with your surgeon of 6 years ago, so you could see what might be best moving forward. If that is not feasible, consider meeting with another reputable rhinoplasty specialist. I hope this helps! Sincerely, Dr Joseph

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photographs, this asymmetry is due to cartilage.  Do not get a biopsy.   A revision will be able to help you. With good surgical technique, you could have an outstanding result. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified rhinoplasty surgeon who can evaluate you in person.

Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

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