Thick-skinned individuals may experience prolonged swelling after rhinoplasty. However, 2 years is a long time. I suggest seeing an experienced surgeon to have a trial of steroid injections; obviously this is the easiest approach. If not successful, consider revision surgery.
Steroid shot for swelling 2 years after Rhinoplasty?
Two years after Rhinoplasty, I am still getting swelling. Why is this, and is it possible that I still have more healing time to go? Will steroid shots help at this point? If revision is the only way, what can I expect cost wise for a simple refining of the tip? I am Italian and have thicker skin; could this be the issue? If so, what can I do about the skin and the soft tissue swelling I'm seeing?
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A: Nose Swelling 2 years after rhinoplasty
I have seen a couple of patients in consultation for fluctuating nasal tip swelling after rhinoplasty. All of them had multiple rhinoplasty procedures before. Therefore, I believe that the lymphatic and/or blood flow, which is always somewhat changed after surgery, is responsible for these rare... more
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