Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

Posted underRhinoplasty q&a

Piece of Cartilage in Nostril After Rhinoplasty, Can this be Fixed? (photo)

Manhattan3425
This is sort of difficult to explain, but after rhinoplasty I've had a piece of something - seems like cartilage - in my left nostril. It runs down the inside of my nose like a scar, and the largest piece is bendable so it sticks out. Also, on the left side, there is a lack of 'growth' or support where the nostril meets the dividing skin between the two nostrils (hopefully that makes sense). What is going on here? Does this happen naturally to other rhino patients? Can it be fixed?

Answers (5)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
David Shafer, MD, FACS profile photo
Dr. David Shafer, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.9 | 134 Reviews
Answer
1 person found this helpful
Dr. Kimberly Lee, MD
Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Answer
Dr. Peter E. Johnson, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answer
1 person found this helpful
Dr. David A. Bray, Sr., MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Answer
1 person found this helpful
Dr. Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired)
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Answer

More Rhinoplasty Questions

See all Rhinoplasty Q&A