I recently had a open rhinoplasty exactly 1 month ago. On the very end of my nose is a hard/sharp spot, it feels that hard it could pierce my skin. It is not red and does not hurt, when it’s cold it sometimes itches. This has been there since 1 week post op.
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November 12, 2018
Answer: Firmness of the nasal tip after rhinoplasty could be due to cartilage graft.
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I would have to say that you definitely have a pollybeak deformity which is not uncommon with rhinoplasty. I think in your case you would need a revision rhinoplasty because I believe the cause is an over-projected caudal dorsal septum.This should be a relatively straitforward fix and can be...
Thank you for your question. I would recommend not using any adhesives or aggressive skin treatments to your nose this soon after surgery. The area is very delicate and you want to treat it as gently as possible for the first few weeks. Ultimately, I would advise speaking to your surgeon to s...
