Slight pain tip 2 years after rhinoplasty, I just want to make sure it's nothing serious?

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I had a primary closed rhinoplasty 2 years ago, i had a bump shaved off, got my 'tip shortened' a little and i think a little cartilage graft to the columella area to correct a slight asymmetry. A few months after i admit i was touching the tip a lot. I noticed that i have very slight pain on the right side of my nosetip when i touch it only. it is slight and i can live with that, I just want to make sure it is not something serious, that nothing has shifted etc. the shape didnt change

Thomas Spalla, MD · Answer

It should be anything serious. If the appearance hasn't changed negatively for you, there is likely not a major problem present. If you can live with it, do that. If it's getting worse, it could be a tiny nerve trapped in some scar tissue or between tissue planes. See your surgeon if it's getting worse.

Selcuk Inanli, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question. Without any photos it is impossible to make a proper evaluation. If you can provide photos from front of your face, from the side of your face and 1 meter away I would be able to make a proper evaluation. It would be more convenient to decide with face-to-face consultation. Best Regards!

David M. Kowalczyk, MD, MBA, FACS · Answer

Hello! Great question. Sensitivity at the tip area after manipulation and prior surgery can be expected. The nerves take time to heal and sometimes, they are more sensitive in particular areas for unknown reasons. The important things to look for are changes in shape or signs of infection. Warmth, redness, worsening pain, or pus would be telltale signs. If you have concerns, seek follow-up with your surgeon for a quick check. Best of luck!

Jeffrey C. Hamm, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi and welcome to our forum!
From your history, you may be chronically irritating the area with repetitive touching. 
As nasal shape hasn't changed, I doubt graft malalignment.
If there is increasing redness, swelling, discomfort, deformity, or drainage. or if you are simply concerned, visit a board certified plastic or ENT surgeon for evaluation and discussion.
Best wishes...

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