Is this swelling/internal suture or has my nostril healed this way? (Photo)

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Got a primary rhinoplasty 6 months ago. Looked great post cast removal and I was swollen but even. One of my nostrils has a strange lump on it, slightly whiteish. It is soft and not sore to the touch but aesthetically, my nostrils look so different :( Can anyone advise what this might be and if it will resolve? My nose doesn’t change much now day to day. My surgeon said it may resolve but has anyone had an experience similar? Thank you.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Your photos don’t really show what you describe very well.  If you feel your tip is swollen steroid injections may be of some benefit to soften the tip

Selcuk Inanli, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question. From the photo you provided, I can say that it is too early to make a proper evaluation. 6 months would not be enough to make the swellings go down. It would be better to make a evaluation after 1 year. It is more convenient to talk with your surgeon about it also. Best Regards!

Is this swelling/internal suture or has my nostril healed this way? (Photo)

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