1 year post rhinoplasty, left with soft bump. What can this be? (photo)

Thank you for your question and sharing your photograph.

The image suggests a cartilage irregularity, most likely from the left upper lateral cartilage. It should be possible to correct this surgically but it is unlikely to improve spontaneously.

I I suggest to discuss your concerns with your surgeon as it may be possible to do this as an office-based intervention depending on how their practice is set up.

Hello. Thank you for the question. It is difficult to say with any certainty what this is based only off of the photo. Your surgeon will be the best person to identify what this is. There are many possible causes of a residual bump following rhinoplasty. It could be scar tissue, a piece of cartilage or a cartilage graft. I would recommend seeing your surgeon to get a more definitive answer as to what this is. Good luck!

Only on the basis of in person examination it can be decided what kind of bump that is. It may, most likely, be a deep scar or irregularities of soft tissue underneat; possibly bone dust surrounded with scar, cartilage? Evaluation by your surgeon would be the best starting point. Injection of corticosteroid may help to soften and diminish the bulk of lesion. Good luck.