I had rhinoplasty over a year ago and noticed a cartilage bump on one side of my nose. I can feel it being pointy when I run my finger over it. My concern is that does Tip Bossae get worse over time? Does Tip Bossae stay the same size or will it get worse? What would happen if I just left it alone without doing anything?
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Cartilage versus skin on the nasal tip: it is on the nasal tip where the relative thickness of the skin and strength of the Cartilage are relevant to the outcome. People with thick skin and thin, flimsy cartilage will have less benefit from rhinoplasty than people with thinner skin and firmer...
Hi Maria! I see what you're talking about. It could be an area of prominence of the septal bone / cartilage pushing the bone outward. If there's a clicking sound, it usually indicates movement of something like a graft or bone. It's important to have it evaluated to make sure no further...
Hello! Thank you for your question.As far as I can see from your photo you have a droopy tip of nose for get rid of this image and more elegant look I recommend you Rhinoplasty surgery.It would be more convenient to decide with face-to-face consultation. Best regards!