Aging Nose

I had a biopsy taken off my nose by a dermatologist last year which was benign, but the squishy growth on the left side of the nose still there after the divot healed, looks like a Cheerio now.  I'm afraid of becoming BDD.  The plastic surgeon says it can only be removed via rhino surgery.  It is a soft area under the skin not a scaly patch on top of the skin.  After years of burns and peeling, I always worry about basal cell carcinoma and there is a family history.  I want it gone, but I don't need to spend 6K for a new nose do I ?, which by the way is considered cosmetic surgery, so no insurance coverage. Thinking of a second opinion.  Good idea?


This discussion is related to Weird Flat Skin Growth on nose or something else.

[Dr Santos]

Hi,

It is good that the biopsy is benign. If you really are bothered by this because of the family history of cancer, removal of the growth is a good decision. However,  to remove the growth  will leave a scar. And depending on how big it is and the depth they will perform this, it would affect the symmetry and look of the whole nose. Therefore,  a rhinoplasty is a good option.

Take care and regards.