Can extra cartilage be removed from the nose after rhinoplasty?

It is difficult to say without photos, but the procedure to remove extra cartilage is usually much smaller than the original rhinoplasty. The best thing to do is to see a rhinoplasty specialist for consultation to determine if it will be easy or not.

Yes nasal tip cartilage grafts can be trimmed, reshaped and removed.  You may only require a miner procedure rather than a full revision rhinoplasty.  See your surgeon and possibly seek a second opinion prior to having more work done on your nose.

It is possible to remove cartilage from the nose after rhinoplasty.  Over a period of time the cartilage can become incorporated and almost a part of the nose.  However, gentle shave excision off the cartilage and some of the scar tissue can reduce the bulge in any area that is causing difficulty with breathing.RegardsDr. J

Yes, the simple is answer is that the tip graft can be removed. However I can't be sure about whether it should be removed with a physical exam. There may be other reasons for mucus getting stuck in you nose.  Also remember that removing the tip graft might alter the way your nose appears. Good luck! 

Cartilage grafts become incorporated into the tissues and many times need to be trimmed out. This can be difficult in some situations.