Small hard ball/lump on right side tip of nose 2 years post-op (photo)

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I had a rhinoplasty in 2022 in Istanbul, turkey. Since then the recovery has been fine and I’m happy with my side profile, the shape and overall the end result. However, I have noticed a small hard callus lump on the tip of my nose on my right side. It doesn’t hurt, but I can feel it and I can see it in photos. It stands out in certain lighting. Please can I have advice on the most cost effective way of removing this?

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

The circled area in your photograph is called a nasal bossa. This is an area of cartilage that looks white, and is poking through your relatively thin nasal tip skin. Microdroplet Silikon-1000 injections maybe a welcome alternative to revision rhinoplasty surgery to correct issues like this, depending on your examination. I hope this helps! Sincerely, Dr Joseph

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photograph, a revision rhinoplasty will benefit you. Maneuvers for your surgery would include nasal tip deprojection followed by placement of a mastoid fascia tip graft to give a smoother long-term tip contour. With good surgical technique, you could have an outstanding result. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified rhinoplasty surgeon who can evaluate you in person.

Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

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