Cartilage bumps removed in-office? I have only heard of rasping for bone

In rhinoplasty terms we call these 'bossae'. Over time as all scar matures inside the nose the cartilages can shift and curve to form a ball or protrusion. These can be removed in the office just like rasping the bony bump. In fact sometimes when a dorsal bump is rasped down, its cartilaginous portion is shaved down as well.
Regards
Dr. J

In general, we do not perform any rhinoplasty procedures, even bone or cartilage removal, in the office. The inside of the nose is sensitive, and procedures to tweak a previous rhinoplasty need to be performed with Precision. In that regard, tweak revision rhinoplasty is a typically performed performed in the operating room with general anesthetic, even if they're short procedures. I hope this helps. Sincerely, Dr Joseph

Irregularities after rhinoplasty may be caused by bone, cartilage, scar or a combination of these. Based on the nature of a bump an experienced surgeon may use different method to correct the deformity. Hope this helps.

If after surgery a residual hump remains we can rasp it as well as you mention (when its bone), but when we use cartilage grafts in some patients this may cause persistent edema/inflammation
Most of the time this will fixed by itself once the inflammation process finishes, if it persists we need to do what your surgeon suggests, rasp/remove the irregularity.

Yes, it's not uncommon for minor cartilage bumps to remain after rhinoplasty. While rasping is typically used to smooth out bone irregularities, cartilage imperfections can often be addressed with a minor in-office procedure. Your surgeon can trim or reshape the cartilage using specialized instruments under local anesthesia. This approach is less invasive than a full surgical revision and usually involves minimal downtime.
It's important to discuss the specifics with your surgeon, who can explain the procedure, potential risks, and expected outcomes based on your individual situation.
Please consult your medical professional for personalized advice and to determine the best course of action.