Had a rhinoplasty done in 2016 & after the procedure, I developed a small bump on the tip of my nose. It's no bigger than a small pimple, not painful, and general just feels like a tiny hard-ish bump on the surface of the skin. It has not grown whatsoever since it initially developed. It's really not noticeable to others, but really bugs me and I'm curious if anyone has any idea on what it is and how it can be fixed.
May 28, 2024
Answer: Rhinoplasty outcome To assess the outcome of any plastic surgery procedure we generally need to see a complete set of proper before and after pictures. In your case, we would also need to know exactly what was done during the rhinoplasty. Rhinoplasty is not an operation. It is a general term for any procedure Used to change the shape or function of the nose. If you had a tip rhinoplasty done with changing the cartilage of your tip then the outcome is most likely related to how the procedure was performed. Most likely what you are feeling is the edge of the alar Cartlidge. Either follow up with your provider or schedule a few in person second opinion consultations with other plastic surgeons in your area. For a second opinion consultation, come prepared bringing with you a complete set of proper before and after pictures and a copy of your upper report. These should hopefully be available from your providers office. I suppose if the condition doesn’t bother you enough that you’re willing to have revision surgery then you can probably skip getting all the medical records. I don’t think there’s any treatment other than to open up your nose and do a revision. Best, Mats Hagstrom MD
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May 28, 2024
Answer: Rhinoplasty outcome To assess the outcome of any plastic surgery procedure we generally need to see a complete set of proper before and after pictures. In your case, we would also need to know exactly what was done during the rhinoplasty. Rhinoplasty is not an operation. It is a general term for any procedure Used to change the shape or function of the nose. If you had a tip rhinoplasty done with changing the cartilage of your tip then the outcome is most likely related to how the procedure was performed. Most likely what you are feeling is the edge of the alar Cartlidge. Either follow up with your provider or schedule a few in person second opinion consultations with other plastic surgeons in your area. For a second opinion consultation, come prepared bringing with you a complete set of proper before and after pictures and a copy of your upper report. These should hopefully be available from your providers office. I suppose if the condition doesn’t bother you enough that you’re willing to have revision surgery then you can probably skip getting all the medical records. I don’t think there’s any treatment other than to open up your nose and do a revision. Best, Mats Hagstrom MD
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