Protruding white spot on rhinoplasty incision, can it be removed? 5 months post op. (photos)

Question

I've noticed that there is a white spot protruding on one side of my septum. I got rhinoplasty surgery in Korea early July of 2017 and am worried that this may be a excess cartilage of some sort? Would applying scar silicone gel help in this case or would I have to get it surgically removed/lasered?

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. I suggest that you consult with your board certified facial plastic surgeon because it is likely related to your recovery.
Best wishes,

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  The
best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation.  This may be due to a cyst, or a suture and can be easily removed.   I recommend
that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who
can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.  FACS
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Marisa Lawrence, MD · Answer

It may be displaced cartilage or scar tissue.  Either way, it can be treated once the proper diagnosis is made.  Sometimes steroid injections can reduce scar tissue as well.

Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired) · Answer

You need to be examined so a diagnosis can be made before we suggest treatment options for your white spot.

Protruding white spot on rhinoplasty incision, can it be removed? 5 months post op. (photos)

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