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

November 25, 2011
Asked By:Manhattan3425 in Manhattan, NY

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?

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November 29, 2011

Answer: Cartilage

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November 29, 2011

Answer: Cartilage

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December 4, 2011

Answer: Piece of Cartilage in Nose after Rhinoplasty

December 4, 2011

Answer: Piece of Cartilage in Nose after Rhinoplasty

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