How can I get rid of this growth inside my nostril? (Photo)

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This growth formed inside my nose after a rhinoplasty. I did have this nostril pierced for a few weeks, a few years before the rhinoplasty, but I took it out quickly because it wasn't healing well and I decided I didn't want it. The growth is on the same side as where the nostril was pierced. How can I get rid of this? I never had it until after the rhinoplasty is when it grew. It effects my breathing a lot because it takes up like the entire nostril.

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Hi @Creative7129. Thank you for sending your photos. This "growth" is either scar tissue formation or cartilage. An in person examination would be the best way to determine what is necessary. All the best, Dr. Nima!

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

The "growth" in your left nostril may be prolapsed tip cartilage that may have resulted after your nose job. We make "marginal incisions" inside the nose at the bottom margin of the tip cartilages. You may be seeing that incision with cartilage bulging through. Repairing this may be discussed with your surgeon. Hope this helps. Dr Joseph

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD · Answer

See your doctor who did the rhinoplasty. That is either scar tissue or some cartilage that has fallen into the nose a bit.  In both situations, they should be able to help you quite readily.

Marc Polacco, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. In all likelihood this is either scar tissue formation or cartilage. The treatment depends on which one it is. For scars, typically they can be treated with injection of medication which will help soften it. For cartilage, a small revision would need to be undertaken to reposition it. An in-person exam will be the best way to determine what would be needed. I hope that helps, and all the best.
-Dr. P

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