I have developed a bit of bumpiness or bumps rather in the mid section of my nose. They are on both sides? (photo)

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Is this polyps or could it be due to deviated septum?

Steven M. Denenberg, MD · Answer

Click on the "Learn more" link, just below my response, or go here:
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I made a computer morph of your nose, and an animation of the morph, to show the changes that are possible for your nose in truly expert hands.The two cartilages that form the tip of the nose can make those bumps.
In the morph, I narrowed the tip of your nose. Also, however, I elevated the tip upwards a bit, because when the tip cartilages are strong enough to make the tip wide, like yours, they are usually strong enough to hold the nose tip down, making the nose tip look a little droopy. Perhaps you can see those changes best in the animation. The woman in the short video above had all three of those features, too.I'll bet a profile view of the nose would show that the tip is a little droopier than you think is ideal.
You should understand that the changes I demonstrated in the morph require advanced techniques, techniques that most plastic surgeons cannot handle.  Be sure to read the section in the "Learn more" link on how to stay out of trouble while searching for a rhinoplasty surgeon. You should only have surgery if you are able to make yourself very confident in your surgeon's skills. Read that page very carefully. Most plastic surgeons are quite poor at this operation, and I believe my advice will go a long way toward keeping you safe.
I'd love to hear what you think of the morph. Did it seem to address some of your concerns?
Your nose is also a good example of why computer imaging is mandatory in rhinoplasty. You need to know exactly what the surgeon is planning to accomplish -- what features he thinks he can change, and by how much he thinks he can change them. When you see his goals, you'll know whether he has an eye for an attractive nose, and whether he shares your opinion of what constitutes an attractive nose. You'll also know whether the changes he proposes are enough to be meaningful to you, and whether he understands your wishes enough to address all of your priorities. But remember, you're not hiring him for his skills with the computer. The doctor must then show you his before and after photos to prove that he can actually accomplish what he draws on the computer.
In your case in particular, you need to find a surgeon who understands all of the issues I mentioned, and how they fit together, and who can actually accomplish them in surgery.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Its very difficult till if the bumps that you're referring to are the normal lower lateral cartilages of the nasal tip. A deviated septum and nasal polyps are located in the back of the nose and are seen only with internal examination the nose or CAT scan of the sinuses.  A cosmetic rhinoplasty procedure can accomplish reduction bulbous nasal to cartilages

Michael Elam, MD (retired) · Answer

Dear kc, You are likely seeing the normal lower lateral cartilages that make up the tip of the nose. Patients with similar noses undergo rhinoplasty surgery to address the bulbous tip. Polyps or a deviated septum would not create the concerns you are seeing and these would be diagnosed with an intra-nasal examination. I would suggest if your nose bothers you that you seek complimentary consultations with some experts in the field of rhinoplasty surgery. I would suggest that during the consultation you have imaging performed to show you the proposed changes to your nose. Once the desired nose is agreed upon the surgeon will then discuss in detail the techniques which will be used to attain those results. A fee for the procedure will also be given at this time. Review the surgeons before and after photographs to ensure natural looking results. Please see many examples of before and after rhinoplasty results in the link below and a video of a patient with a similar nose one week post surgery below.  Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.

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