Post Rhinoplasty- Do I Need Kenalog Shots?

asked 10 months ago by bellport828 in Patchogue, NY
Latest answer by James C. Marotta, MD
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Tags: 1 month post-op, dents, kenalog, unhappy

I had an open rhinoplasty 5 weeks ago to remove my hump, narrow my bulbous nose and lift the tip. I know I still have a lot more time/healing to go but this is bothering me. My right upper bridge (your left) seems to have a small hard bump and under the bump there's a tiny dent, yet the left upper bridge (your right) looks and feels normal (no bumps/dents and feels smooth). Should I be considered? I feel like my frontal view looks asymmetrical, and would the kenalog shots help or make it worse?

2 answers to Post Rhinoplasty- Do I Need Kenalog Shots?

Kennalog injections after rhinoplasty

I use kennalog injections in about 80% of people following open rhinoplasty to reduce swelling in the nasal tip the second week after surgery. It sounds like some of the issues you are concerned about are on the "bridge" of the nose and kennalog would not be injected there. It is normal to feel asymmetries both before and after rhinoplasty. See your surgeon if you are concerned.

James C. Marotta, MD
Long Island Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.marottamd.com