I have a lump on my left side of my nose. What is it and how do i fix it? (photos)

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Hi, I have a lump growing on the left hand side of my nose. This lump has been growing over a few years now and i'm unsure what it could be. Looking at getting it removed by a plastic surgeon. Will i require full rhinoplasty? It doesn't appear on the right side. of the nose.

Thomas Buonassisi, MD · Answer

It's understandable to be concerned about a lump growing on your nose, especially if it has developed over several years. While I can't provide a specific diagnosis, lumps on the nose can arise from various conditions, including benign growths like seborrheic keratosis or cysts, or more serious issues that may require further evaluation. The need for a full rhinoplasty would depend on the nature of the lump and the extent of the procedure required for its removal. It's best to consult with a qualified plastic surgeon or dermatologist who can assess your situation and recommend the appropriate treatment.

Sugitha Seneviratne, MBBS, FRACS (Plas), FACCS · Answer

Hi,
The lump on your nose may be structural (such as cartilage) or soft tissue in nature ( typically fatty tissue) but the fact that it appears to be growing suggests that potential tumours (whilst uncommon) should be excluded. I would recommend consulting your General Practitioner in the first instance for a referral to a Plastic Surgeon experienced in both rhinoplasty and facial tumour resection surgery for consultation, scans and potential tissue diagnosis to establish the basis of the lump.
The techniques used in rhinoplasty surgery and lump removal may be utilised to remove your lump in isolation. If you are also seeking to undergo nose reshaping, rhinoplasty surgery may be appropriate.
Best wishes
Dr Sugitha Seneviratne

Edwin F. Williams, III, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It is difficult to tell just from a picture what that could be (cyst, cartilage, etc). I recommend consultation with a board-certified facial plastic surgeon for an in-person examination to better evaluate and to discuss options for treatment. Best of luck.

Damien Grinsell, MBBS, FRACS (Plast) · Answer

Hi
It is difficult to say for certain without a clinical examination however the likely cause is a large piece of cartilage in the nose which is asymmetric and would require a rhinoplasty to fix it.
Regards
Damien

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

It spirals to be a large tip cartilage but wou  oh d need to be seen to be sure. It could be corrected on its own or along with a full rhinoplasty

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