Cartilage bump on side of nose after 3rd rhinoplasty - what can be done? (photos)

Question

I’ve had 3 rhinoplasties and a septoplasty before the rhinoplasties. After each rhinoplasty, the left side of the nose lacked cartilage and the right side cartilage had a bump and stuck out too far. I’m 13 months since the third rhinoplasty. The left side of my nose looks better but the rib cartilage sticks out too far. The doc shaved the right side with a needle with local anesthesia but that didn’t help as the bump is too big. What can I do to reduce the bump/cartilage on right side of nose?

David M. Kowalczyk, MD, MBA, FACS · Answer

Hi there! It depends on what the bump consists of. If it's cartilage, a shave in-office can help, but if too large, it may not be enough. If there is scar tissue, steroid injections, compressions, and taping may lead to improvement. If no benefit is seen, a revision may be need to ensure there isn't a graft or bone which is out of place and needs manipulation and suturing. In my opinion, open revision rhinoplasty allows for the most precision and ability to improve deformities such as this. Hope this helps.

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