Cartilage protruding after primary rhinoplasty 5 years ago, can it be removed? (Photo)

Within the right nostril there is projection of cartilage. To be more accurate this is the medial crus of the lower lateral cartilage. This piece of cartilage normally forms the columella which separates the two nostrils. This piece of cartilage may be projecting into the nostril because the septum (which sits behind this cartilage) is deviated. I advise that you have a full assessment of your nose to rule out septal deviation. If this is the case a septorhinoplasty procedure would be needed to correct this cartilage projection. If the septum is not deviated, the projected cartilage can potentially be re-positioned using sutures with rhinoplasty surgery.

Since the foot plates of your medial crura seem to be intact and relatively symmetrical, and since the base of your nose is a bit crooked, that piece of cartilage may well represent a deviated nasal septum. An examination would be able to confirm this. Please consider meeting with several reputable rhinoplasty specialists so you could see what might be best for you moving forward. Thank you. Sincerely, Dr Joseph

Yes, if this is just a small localized area, it may be able to be done under local anesthesia. If it represents a larger problem, like the septum deviating remarkably then it will require a bigger operation. A physical examination is needed to determine what is going on and what needs to be done.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

That looks like cartilage from the lower end of your septum. Quite easy to remove under local anesthesia. I do it almost routinely in my noses to avoid this problem

This seem to be a simple problem that needs surgical correction. Only on the basis of in person evaluation one could decide what exactly needs to be done. Hope this helps.