About a week ago I noticed a small bump showed up on the tip of my nose, I don’t think I had this before and even though I’ve asked my family and friends no one can seem to see it but in pictures and certain angles and lightening it seems bigger and more obvious, is it clear from the pictures what this is and if it’ll go away alone or I should start using some type or cream like steroid cream, I can’t tell if it’s an actually issue or all in my head
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April 11, 2023
Answer: I cannot see a bump on the tip of your nose...
Thank you for your question and photos. When recovering from rhinoplasty, it's important to remember that the nose can continue to change throughout the following year. Being that your surgery was only a few months ago, you’re likely still experiencing some swelling that will significantly i...
It's always possible to have small asymmetries after rhinoplasty. You should wait another 6 months for any more swelling to go down and if it's only a small depression, a filler can easily be used to smooth things. Be sure to discuss this with your surgeon.
Since the white area is circular and almost like a little bubble, a small Cyst, possibly related to a dissolvable suture, it's more likely than exposed cartilage. Hope this helps! Dr Joseph
