Can my nose suddenly change shape 1.5 years after rhinoplasty? This week a bump of cartilage formed on the right side (photo)

June 13, 2017
Asked By:rachelheimann in San Ramon, CA

I had a rhinoplasty in march of 2016. The only problem after was on the left side of the tip the cartilage sticks out in a bump. It is hard to tell in the picture but there is a small pale/white area that shows the cartilage is pushing against my skin. Ive also noticed a crease at the tip, going through the middle of my nostrils it looking more and more prominent. Is it possible after ALL this time my nose can all of a sudden change?

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