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Permanent Swelling and Fluid from Revision Rhinoplasty?

asked 2 years ago by sara001 in ca
Latest answer by Jeffrey Epstein MD, FACS
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Tags: nose, side effects, swelling

I had a Revision Rhinoplasty 8 months ago on the bridge of my nose. The swelling on the bridge still comes and goes. Sometimes it's so bad that when I squeeze the lower part of the bridge (the cartilage), it seems like it's full of water because it makes a noise. So I squeeze the water out and then when I lie down or after a few minutes, the fluid comes back and makes my nose look swollen (spongy) again.

Is this a permanent side effect of the surgery? Will it ever go away? Also, since the spongy part makes my nose look bigger, would it be a bad thing to go through another surgery in a few months to make the structure thinner?

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4 answers to Permanent Swelling and Fluid from Revision Rhinoplasty?

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Swelling after Rhinoplasty

This is not a “normal” outcome. It is important to have more information- was any implant placed on the area? Did you have this fluid after your first procedure? When you say you squeeze the water out, to where does it go? To make any further recommendations, I or another experienced surgeon- one with experience in both facial plastics as well as otolaryngology- would need to further evaluate you.
Jeffrey Epstein MD, FACS

Miami Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.plasticsurgeryoftheface.com

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Revision Rhinoplasty

Historically, surgeons state that swelling of the nose after rhinoplasty can last up to a year, and even longer if it is secondary or tertiary surgery. I have found that swelling tends to resovle earlier than a year, usually around 3-6 months. But this depends on the aggressiveness of the surgery....more surgery, more inflammation means more post-operative swelling. Sounds like, at least from what you describe, that your are experiencing "edema"; the accumulation of fluid within tissue more
John Philip Connors III, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Swelling post Rhinoplasty

You do not describe what was done at the time of your revision. if some soft material was placed to augument the nose, this may be what you're feeling. It could simply be prolonged swelling within the skin or deeper tissue. This would resolve with time. Discuss your concerns with your surgeon or an experienced physician.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Intermittent Swelling after Rhinoplasty

Edema after revision rhinoplasty can take up to a year to resolve, and I would presume this may be what you're dealing with. It's usually not something under the skin, but rather the skin itself that is plump. Time is your friend, and monthly visits to your rhinoplasty surgeon should provide the necessary reassurance that things are healing accordingly. Massage and osteotomy exercises can also help with late swelling after revision rhinoplaststy. I would NOT recommend another revision... more
Randolph Capone, MD

Baltimore Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.baltimorefaces.com

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