How can the small bump on one side of nose after rhinoplasty be fixed? (Photos)

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So I just had a Rhinoplasty about 4 months ago, I had it done on June 13, and I realized that a small bump started growing on one side of my nose and the doctor mentioned it was fibrosis? Or something like that and it has grown more over the past months and she said to massage it but that didn’t work. I need to know how can this be fixed ? Will I need another surgery?

P. Daniel Ward, MD · Answer

In the months following rhinoplasty, there can be swelling and scar tissue issues that arise. Having some lumps and bumps after rhinoplasty is a possibility, but is thankfully rare. I would keep in touch with your surgeon to have the area watched. Based on the photos, I am not sure what is causing the bump, but I suspect that it may need to be removed. Please let us know if you have any other questions or concerns. Good luck as you heal!Dr. Ward

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

hello thank you for your question and provided information as well.. based in your question and the picture you showed you are a good candidate for rhinoplasty with technique open with refined the tip. and elevate the tip.

Don Fontana, MD · Answer

You may have a displaced tip cartilage which  could be determined by physical exam. If this is the case, a revision may be needed. There is a remote chance that  a filler might be used in the area adjacent to the "bump" which might mask its appearance. You need to check with the operating  surgeon.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

It's important to follow up with your operative surgeon to manage expectations. If there is a permanent small bump present after one year, that can be addressed with a minor touchup procedure revision rhinoplasty.

Leslie Irvine, MD · Answer

It is somewhat difficult to tell without examining you in person, but you could have a small nasal tip bossae, caused by  buckling or shifting of nasal tip cartilages as the skin heals and "shrink-wraps" around the nose. I would recommend seeing a facial plastic surgeon so that she or he can feel the tip cartilages to better assess it and decide next steps, which may be a revision surgery vs. injections vs. no treatment. 
Best wishes,
Leslie Irvine, M.D.

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