I had this bump on the side of my nose, it is kinda soft like there’s something round inside. I noticed this 4 months ago but it went away on its own. Now i got it again. What could it be? It felt like a bruise for the first 3 days, 4th day till now it’s doesn’t hurt that much anymore Procedure done: goretex rhinoplasty(revision from silicone)
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When asymmetry is caused by asymmetric swelling or scar tissue formation, a steroid injection may help. When the asymmetry is due to asymmetry of the underlying nasal framework, then it will remain.
The bump is most likely due to visibility of the medial crus (tip cartilage). It will not extrude, though as your skin continues to de-swell more contour irregularities may appear. However, the silicone implant on the bridge of your nose is not permanent and will require revision at some point.
Skin is elastic and it is also vascular. A small or under-projected nose will stretch immediately when augmented, and the skin will adapt and allow for further projection once recovered. The blood supply must also recover from the trauma of an initial surgery to allow for proper recovery and...