Nose Implant Extrusion Infection?

June 19, 2013
Asked By:asiandreamer

Hello. I underwent Asian rhinoplasty about 8 years where I had a silicone implant inserted from my left nostril. A few months ago, I banged the tip of my nose accidentally. Days later, I saw a bump beginning to form at the middle of my nose, where the implant tip is located. Eventually, the bump grew to about the size of a pea, filled with pus. Is there a way to get rid of this without having another nose job? Is this something a dermatologist can treat? What is the safest way to reduce its size at home?

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