I had Rhinoplasty with rib cartilage. Hard bumps have formed on the inside of my nose. Will this resolve on its own? (photo)

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The bumps are hard & larger on one side then the other but, are on both sides on the top insides of my nostrils and lower on one side. The Dr. mentioned shooting them with kenalog if they don't resolve on there own. Does this sound right ? I've never seen or heard of this complication. Would nose cones be a good idea to use? I'm very concerned about the bumps they look embarrassing. Also, the stiches on the side where the bigger bump is do not seem stiched as well as the other side. Any advice?

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello,I would get a second opinion. The largest bump in your nose doesn't look like scar tissue.  Kenalog injections are not innocuous and can potentially cause problems with the skin, lining or shape of the nose.Best of luck!

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

Hard bumps in nose after rib graft rhinoplasty? You need a proper examination to determine what you should do next. For the present I would avoid having Kenalog injections. See a very experienced revision rhinoplasty surgeon for another opinion.

David Reinstadler, MD · Answer

It looks like you are still very early in the healing process and should give it some time. That being said, I would continue to follow your surgeons recommendations at this time. Best of luck

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

It is very difficult to tell you what is sticking through the columella based on photograph. You really need to have an examination. Please contact us if you can't get a hold of your surgeon.

Frederic H. Corbin, MD (license restricted) · Answer

Thank you for the photos and the question but it is hard to say what they are without an examination.  If they are scar then aristocort might help but if they are cartilage then it will not.  So rely on your surgeon or get a second opinion from another expert in your area.Dr. Corbin

I had Rhinoplasty with rib cartilage. Hard bumps have formed on the inside of my nose. Will this resolve on its own? (photo)

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I had Rhinoplasty with rib cartilage. Hard bumps have formed on the inside of my nose. Will this resolve on its own? (photo)

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Answer: Bump on side of columella

Answer: Bump on side of columella

Answer: Bumps

Answer: Bumps

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