As shown in the picture attached. There is a small piece of extra cartilage in my right nostril. Is it possible to remove this without going forward with major surgery/rhinoplasty. I do not have breathing problems, and am happy with the rest of my nose.
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December 1, 2016
Answer: Is it possible to remove a piece of cartilage inside of the nose without major surgery?
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Necrosis after filler is rare, but is possible depending on the circumstances. In this area the circulation is usually quite good and the risk for necrosis is low. However, you are right, once it turns black, it's too late.
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Hello there, I know from my experience, surgery is the only way to fix this concern. I would not advise fillers for this problem in my patients. I do not think it will work and second, there are some risks injecting in this area. James Bonaparte
If the bones of your nose are displaced to the side or, especially downward, or if your breathing has changed, please seek the appropriate specialty to repair your nose - a board certified Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) doctor.