Is This Scar Tissue from the Rhinoplasty?

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Hi! I had my rhinoplasty done in Turkey and I'm currently 8 month post-op. The last 2 month I've had problems breathing with my left nostril. I thought it was because of swelling but just realized I got a hard bump inside my left nostril. I'm overall happy with the results except the bump makes my left wing stand out more and it's hard to breath. What's your guess about this bump? Scar tissue, cartilage or even a polyp? Should I wait a few month before contacting a PS? Thank you!

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

Bump inside nose and trouble breathing may be related to the bump. See your surgeon to examine this and find out the cause.

Peter E. Johnson, MD · Answer

Great you like the look, though the breathing problem may be caused by the septum, or by displacement of the cartilage in the bridge or tip of the nose. Your surgeon may have an idea for you, or you could see a surgeon locally to help sort tings out.
	Best of luck,
	peterejohnsonmd

Mohsen Tavoussi, MD, DO · Answer

Should consult with your surgeon. He is the best person to give you an accurate diagnosis. We can only guess as to its nature. It can be cartilage, scar or granuloma.

David A. Bray, Sr., MD · Answer

From the pictures you sent, it looks to me that the bump is scar tissue. It appropriate for you to seek consultation at this point. Also i doubt that your bump is the cause of your breathing issue.

Joseph Campanelli, MD · Answer

The enlarged area in your left nostril is the end of the cartilage rotating into the nose. The reason why this happened is that the surgery placed tension on the cartilage. It is unlikely to correct on its own but it can be fixed. Try and find someone that specializes in revision rhinoplasty for the correction.

Is This Scar Tissue from the Rhinoplasty?

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