Are Steriod Injections Worth the Travel?

asked 1 year ago by brown123 in United States
Latest answer by David Q. Santos, MD
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Tags: nose, injection, steroid

I'm from Alabama. I got rhinoplasty performed in Flordia 2 & half months ago. My nose is still very swollen. My doc told me I can come back to Flordia & get steriod injections or I can go to a local doc. He advise me that he feels that he's a better doc than my local doc. But Florida is 14 hours away & I really don't want to travel that far for shots. But this is my face & money isn't an option. But I was thinking how hard could it be to perform shots. do u think the local doc could do the job?

6 answers to Are Steriod Injections Worth the Travel?

Travel is worth assessment and injections

After many facial type procedures, particularly facelift surgery, lumps and bumps and areas of bruising can be somewhat aesthetically unacceptable, particularly in the early postoperative period. This also occurs in the nasal region as well. Steroid injections are quite beneficial when utilized in a judicious and expert manner. Many plastic surgeons will utilize steroids in small doses, utilizing a small 30-gauge needle to improve the contour of areas that are still healing. There is a... more

David Q. Santos, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Steroid Injections after Rhinoplasty

I strongly suggest you consult with your rhinoplasty surgeon for post-operative care. He/she knows exactly what one during the operation and will quickly determine what is best for you at this time.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Steroids after rhinoplasty

Steroids, though, they can reduce swleling dramatically, are not without complications. They can cause local irritation of the skin, and blanching of the skin, as well as fat necrosis resulting in dimpling, which can be a signifiant problem on the nose. I would not inject another doctors rhinoplasty--I just wouldn't feel comfortable noting the risk of complications I have mentioned, and as I agree with most of the other doctors in this entry that follow-up with your primary... more

Srdjan Ostric, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Steroids and Rhinoplasty

Follow up with your original plastic surgeon is important. If anything needs to be addressed, he is the most capable and responsible to address it. We have given steroids often in the past following rhinoplasty. It is less of a common practice today. I would return to the original doc at your convenience just to maintain adequate follow up. You will likely do well even without steroids.

Jason R. Hess, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Steroids after Rhinoplasty

Hi, I would definitely visit your PS in Florida. He/she knows exactly what was done and what has to be done to help your swelling. Kenelog (steroid) injections definately help with the swelling, scar formation and healing and can have a tremendous impact on the outcome of your tip. So go ahead and travel the extra miles to see your PS. Best, Dr.S.

Oleh Slupchynskyj, MD
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.facechange.org

Steriod injection is abad idea

If your have swelling from rhinoplasty, steroids will not help. Steroids used for the scar tissue and not swelling. The other concern is the long term effect of the steroids on the local tissue like thinning out the skin and depression. Please see your plastic surgeon in Florida but no steroids..

Kamran Khoobehi, MD
New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

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