Cartilage bump on one side of the nose after rhinoplasty 2 years ago, how can I get it fixed? (photos)

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I had rhinoplasty done about 2 years ago, and it turned out good beside one bump located on the lower cartilage (after the bone and above the tip). I believe it's excess cartilage, and it makes it look like I have a crooked nose. The other side is smooth. It feels like it's the edge/side of the cartilage. When I feel it it’s like a thin line of raised cartilage – like a “sharp” cartilage edge that is pointing out and making a bump. Why do I now have a bump here? How can it get fixed?

Robert Kotler, MD, FACS · Answer

Dear resty92 in Sacramento, California:
That is a legitimate question, because a small bump can be concealed.  On the other hand, if it is very sharp and the nose is already wide in that area that may not be appropriate.  What does your surgeon say?  What did the surgeon propose? After 2 years, what you have is indeed the result but, if you could be helped without surgery that would be ideal.  You need to do some homework and check out your options.  You need to check out surgeons’ websites who do both surgery and nonsurgical techniques.  Look at their before and after galleries of both surgical and nonsurgical.  You can consider temporary or permanent, your choice.  If you are going to go for consultation, be sure to bring your original photographs with you.  Bring a friend or family member to help listen and observe.  A list of questions ahead of time is always helpful.  The main thing is to be comfortable with the doctor and his staff.  
  
Best wishes,Robert Kotler, MD, FACS

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Revision rhinoplasty is more difficult than a primary rhinoplasty, therefore a  thorough examination of the nose required to make  that determination. If the bump  is composed of cartilage, this can be shaved down.

Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired) · Answer

The bump appears to be located in the cartilaginous part of the nose. This can be trimmed but the cause can be determined and treatment discussed after an examination.

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