A small bump has formed on my nose tip 5 and a half months after surgery, what could this be? Shifting cartilage grafts? (photo)

April 29, 2016
Asked By:alli_104 in Toronto, ON

A few days ago I noticed a small little bump forming on the right side of my tip. It feels hard and almost pointy to touch. The only thing I've been doing differently is tanning in a tanning bed. Could this cause this bump? It's Friday right now and I didn't have it on Tuesday. I'm about 5 and a half months post op right now. Is it still possible for cartilage grafts to shift at this point? What could this bump be? Will it go away?

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