Rhinoplasty: Q&A  Ask a Question  Can Scar Tissue from
Rhinoplasty Develop 15 Years Later?  Is it possible to develop
scar tissue 15 years later after a Rhinoplasty? It must have
been happening slowly, but this year, I've really noticed 4
bumps on my nose. I have had no trauma to the nose other than 1
surgery, 15 years ago. What can be done to treat this? If it is
scar tissue, can I avoid surgery? Thanks.  8 doctor answers:
Changes Long After Rhinoplasty   It is possible to see changes,
even 15 years after Rhinoplasty. It is less likely due to growth
of scar than it is to thinning of the skin of the nose, with
aging.  It is possible that the bumps you are now seeing have
been there, but are more apparent now because of thinning of the
tissues.  If the bumps are visible and bothersome, consult with
a Rhinoplasty surgeon to see if a touch-up is advisable.  Web
reference: http://www.drzwiebel.com  Probably not scar, but your
nasal cartilages showing as you age.   As we age the skin thins
and we can see the cart