2 weeks ago I noticed a lump at the top of my nasal bridge, slightly off to one side. It feels like a small ball. My doctor initially said it's probably a lipoma, but I saw a dermatologist today who felt it and immediately asked if I had an injury (so I told him about the rhinoplasty), then said it felt like cartilage. I'm concerned because it really seem to pop up suddenly. It's painless (when I move it around a lot I feel like I get a dull ache in the area). Could this be a result of my rhino?
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Fracture of the noseAfter a trauma to the
nose you should immediately see a doctor to examine you. If the nasal bones are fractured they can be
inset. Bleeding under the mucosa of the
septal cartilage can lead to devastating complications and should be
immediately drained. If too much time...
Unless the polyps are in the nostrils it is unlikely that they will make your nose larger. Polyps are typically involve the nose and sinuses. They can lead to infections as well as cause nasal obstruction. Removal of polyps should not change the appearance of your nose. Take care,Dr. Dominic