Tiny lump on nose tip 2 years after rhinoplasty? Could it be cartilage? (photo)

Question

It’s been two years since I had my rhinoplasty, I have noticed a small lump of my right side of my nose tip. It kinda feels like cartilage, it doesn’t hurt at all. I haven’t hit my nose at all. Any idea what it could be? Any way to treat it?

Scott Trimas, MD · Answer

It looks like you may have developed tip "bossae" which is a knuckle of twisted or bent tip cartilage. This can develop many years after a rhinoplasty due to scarring and contracture or thinning of the skin over the underlying cartilage. Correction typically involves smoothing out that area and/or camouflage the area with tissue over that region. If it bothers you, I would go back to your original surgeon or seek a rhinoplasty expert in your area.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

it appears that one of cartilages that construct nose tip is scarred and deformed after surgery. This happens in patients with very thin skin. Revision of tip with cartilage shaping, possibly placement of small soft tissue graft (fascia) or allograft would correct this deformity. It can be done in local anesthesia. Discuss this issue with your surgeon. Good luck.

Behrad Brad Aynehchi, MD · Answer

Hi thank you for sharing your question and photo. This type of issue after rhinoplasty can be caused by extra cartilage, scar tissue, or inflammation around a suture.  Unfortunately it will likely not resolve on its own since it’s been two years since your surgery. The best way to address it is with an open or closed rhinoplasty approach to identify it and shave down/remove it. This can generally be done under local anesthesia or sedation in the office.

Mehdi Sina, MD · Answer

Hi,It is hard to say definitively without an examination, but it can be cartilage or possible a permanent suture. It can certainly be treated, but it would require an exploratory surgery so see what it is. Best,

John Michael Thomassen, MD · Answer

This is likely a cartilage graft or part of the lower lateral cartilage.  The best way to address this is to do a tip rhinoplasty to remove it and ensure a symmetrical tip.

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