I had septorhinoplasty 4 years ago, and I developed some form of a bump on the side of my nose. How do I remove it?

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I have had cortisone shots to it, and it still won't go away. I'm not exactly sure what it is either. Please let me know what to do thank you.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

It appears that your lump is result of under-corrected lower lateral cartilage. Only on the basis of in person evaluation right diagnosis can be made. Revision rhinoplasty, possibly tip only, should be considered. Good luck.

Stephen J. Pincus, MD · Answer

Based on the photos , it is most likely cartilage (lower lateral cartilage, to be exact). Injecting steroids will have no effect and may even worsen the prominence by causing the surrounding fat to atrophy. It is easily corrected with a simple revision.

Thomas Trevisani, MD · Answer

In person exam is essential. Based on limited photos- improvements can be achieved with Revision Rhinoplasty. I suggest that you seek an experienced Rhinoplasty Surgeon

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. This area is likely cartilage. Based on your photographs, you may benefit from a tip refining revision rhinoplasty. Your surgeon can accomplish this by trimming, suturing, and reshaping the cartilage in your lower nose. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and not just a computer animation system. You should be able to view numerous pictures of actual patients with noses similar to yours performed by your surgeon. If you cannot find enough real before and after pictures, then consider continuing your search for a surgeon. Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D. FACS

Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Richard G. Reish, M.D. FACS

Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Samuel Lin, MD, FACS · Answer

Depending on the original procedure or subsequent procedures, the area of concern may be scarring, and underlying portion of bone/cartilage, or swelling of the area due to other factors. I would see your rhinoplasty surgeon to review further options beyond cortisone injections that may include a procedure-

Kenneth R. Francis, MD, FACS · Answer

Dear Clooouds,The bump that you are referring to appears to be some residual cartilage.  Your surgeon should be able to address the problem with a relatively uncomplicated revision, although that is subject to the amount of internal scarring that you have.  He or she is probably best equipped to do the revision, as they know exactly what was done the first time.  They should also significantly discount the revision rhinoplasty compared to what a new surgeon would charge.  Good luck!

Frederic H. Corbin, MD (license restricted) · Answer

Thank you for the question and photos and it appears to be a cartilage bump on the side of your lower lateral cartilages that can be revised with surgeryDr Corbin

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