I have developed a hard bump at the tip of my nose.

Question:
I have developed a hard bump at the tip of my nose. My surgery was 1.5 yrs ago. What is this bump and what will be needed to remove it, surgery or something less invasive?

Answer:
This could represent scar tissue, cartilage grafts, or a bending of the tip cartilages we call a “bossa”. Many contour problems like this can be corrected by minor surgery. Surgery is an invasive procedure, which means there will be some swelling and a brief recovery period. At this point injectable steroids are unlikely to change the outcome.