Can a callous that formed on my bone after rhinoplasty be reduced with a needle shave?

Question

My surgeon says he doesn't do it but that he has heard that it is a technique used by others. I'm wondering if this even works and if it is in fact a technique used to shave down the bone, or is rasping the only way?

Andrew Miller, MD · Answer

A needle is not strong enough to shave bone. It can shave cartilage down though. The bone would have to be filed down with a rasp, but the procedure is quick under a local anesthetic.

Tanveer Janjua, MD · Answer

Any cartilage can be shaved with a scalpel blade and any bone can be shaved with a chisel (osteotome) and /or a rasp. 
The procedure can be done under local and is quick.
 It will not effect the tip appearance in any significant way.
Regards
Dr. J

David M. Kowalczyk, MD, MBA, FACS · Answer

Hello! It doesn't tend to be effective for removal of bone. It's better for cartilage pieces since you're only using a needle. Some form of rasping is best.

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Can a callous that formed on my bone after rhinoplasty be reduced with a needle shave?

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