Thickness after Rhinoplasty

Rodger Wade Pielet, MD answers: Why do I have bulbous tip so long after Rhinoplasty?

Why would my tip become bulbous so long after the Rhinoplasty surgery? My pre-op tip was fine and my post-op tip was fine for the first year or so. Could this be attributed to the normal aging process (I am age 30)? Could it have something to do with the fact that I gained about 10 pounds in the last 2 years? Could steroid injections help, or is it too late? Thank you.


Rodger Wade Pielet, MD
4 months ago

Patients can have an over zealous healing  curve and develop thick scar.  This can be injected with a small amout of steroid and get a positive response.  It is better to put a small amount perhaps twice, than too much and get an indentation.

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