Did I accidentally remove a piece of cartilage from my nose 3 months after rhinoplasty?

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3 months after my rhinoplasty i was trying to get some mucus out of my nose, i've been useing qtips to get rid of the mucus and has worked wonders so far, but recently(3 days ago) i removed a mucus that looked like a piece of cartilage, i even touched it and it felt weird, so here's my question, could i by accident removed a loose piece of cartilage from my right nostril?

Stephen Prendiville, MD · Answer

The answer is that it may or may not be; cartilage grafts don't typically extrude 3 months postoperatively.  The most useful advice that can be given to you is to return to your Surgeon.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

I doubt that at three months after rhinoplasty you removed a piece of cartilage. If concerned of course you should discuss this with your surgeon.

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

At 3 months post op, the only way to answer this question is with an exam.  Follow up with your Plastic Surgeon, as he is  will know what was done in your surgery, such as cartilage grafts, etc.

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