Bump on one side of the nose tip after 1 year of rhinoplasty

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I did septoplasty + rhinoplasty 1 year ago and recently I started to notice a bump that is hard with no pain in the left side of my nose tip. What could it be?

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

You should find out if you had a cartilage graft on your tip. That might be what the bump is and it’s simple enough to remove the graft.

Stephen Kleid, MBBS, FRACS · Answer

That little bump will probably be a fold of the underlying lower lateral cartilage, called a "bossa".It is of no importance.It is barely noticeable on the photos that you have shown.It is probably something you can feel and not see, unless someone looks closely, and no-one looks that closely up your nostrils!Trying to remove it can create a hollow instead, and it shouldn't get worse now, since it hqas been a year since your Rhinoplasty.

Selcuk Inanli, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question.As far as I can see from your photo It would be better talk to your surgeon.It would be more convenient to decide with face-to-face consultation. Best regards!

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

It looks like you have mild tip asymmetry, which may or may not be as a result of your procedure. All people have facial asymmetry. I suggest relying on a complete set of proper before and after pictures to assess the outcome of your procedure.
That one year the results of your rhinoplasty are final change by waiting further. 
Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD

Bump on one side of the nose tip after 1 year of rhinoplasty

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