Would a simple tip plasty be enough to remove this hump from the tip of my nose? (Photo)

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Would a simple tip plasty procedure be enough to remove this hump from the tip of my nose. I recently underwent a septorhinoplasty for a broken nose. I'm not sure what it is but I read that although the septum could be straight, the cartilages could be misaligned? Is that the case?

Barry M. Weintraub, MD, FACS · Answer

Based on the photos, you may be eligible for just a tip plasty, but an in person consultation and reading the operative report of the previous surgery would be needed to make a final decision. Have you returned to your original surgeon to discuss this result? Being available for postoperative patients is something that your plastic surgeon should offer. In my own practice, any patient I’ve operated on can come to my office for a full year without incurring a fee. I find that my revision rhinoplasty patients need more intense follow up, because secondary (or tertiary or quaternary) surgery can delay healing time, leaving patients with prolonged swelling. Availability and support of postoperative patients is key to a successful result. If your surgeon is unwilling to discuss this with you, seek a second opinion, making sure to find a surgeon who is board certified. Also, please keep in mind that revision rhinoplasty is usually more technically challenging, so again, seek a surgeon with great expertise in this field.

Ajaya Kashyap, MD · Answer

Thank-you for your question! It is possible that the  prominence you are seeing is a part of the lower lateral cartilage if it was fractured. However it seems to be early in the postoperative period and with time it will become obvious it is cartilage, swelling or a skin issue. Please discuss your concerns with your rhinoplasty surgeon who can help you with all your concerns and tell you what he saw at the time of surgery. All the best!

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Based on your photos, it's not clear what that bump is on your nasal tip. From the photos, your nose looks swollen from surgery - could the bump be a pimple or skin cyst? It may be best to discuss your concerns with your rhinoplasty specialist. Hope this helps. Dr Joseph

Ahmad N. Saad, MD, FACS · Answer

Based on the photos above, it is likely that a cartilage graft has moved from its original place. But to answer your question, yes, this can be fixed with a tip rhinoplasty. Hope that was helpful

Would a simple tip plasty be enough to remove this hump from the tip of my nose? (Photo)

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