I have a hard bump (size of a pimple but not a pimple) protruding at the tip of the nose 2 years after rhinoplasty. Feels like a bone/cartilage but my rhinoplasty involved using ear cartilage for the tip so I'm very worried if this is extrusion in the process. If this is so, what should I do? Can a small revision surgery be done to just remove the bit of bump at the tip? instead of removing the whole thing? Could someone please help advise? Thank you so much
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February 21, 2013
Answer: Hard Bump 2 Years after Rhinoplasty with Cartilage Graft and Silicone Implant
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The best cartilage for the nose is septal cartilage followed by rib and then ears. If ear cartilage must be used for a variety of reasons, a few small piercings should not be a limiting factor as long as there was no infection present at any time which could have melted some of the...
Hello! Thank you for your question! After any surgical procedure, you should be careful with incisions as well as avoidance of direct UVA and UVB rays in order to lessen the chance for hyperpigmentation of the skin and scars, which can take several months to resolve, if it ever does. As the...
Your surgeon should be able to have your nose appear close to your original nose. But it really depends on your individual circumstances and the nature of the trauma. I would recommend communicating these concerns with your surgeon. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck.
