I m wondering if the use of Spironolactone will help to keep the swelling down after a rhinoplasty done 2 years ago ? one of the side of my nose is swollen, especially when i wake up every morning. I tried Kenalog shots and it had helped but there is still swelling in my nose, what do you think ? Thank you for your futur answers
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Answer: Can spironolactone be used to reduce swelling after rhinoplasty?
It's important to understand the reason behind sinusitis, for example, if a deviated septum is the cause of it, a Septoplasty may improve your blocked nose and migraines.
Before answering this a proper test would be necessary.
Rib cartilage should not be used in Rhinoplasty as it has a tendency to dissolve unevenly over time making it unrelaible as a nasal implant IMO.
Hello,Thank you for your question. I advice patients absolutely no smoking or alcohol four weeks prior and post surgery. Smoking and alcohol both delay and interfere with the healing process. It is not safe to smoke nicotine and tobacco free cigarettes before and after surgery. I advice pa...