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Should I Get Steroid Injections to Thin Skin? (photo)

I had rhinoplasty done 9 mon. ago. My tip is still round & bulbous. My PS suggested steroid injections to thin the skin. I have been researching it & I'm scared to do it due to atrophy stories. I bruised terribly after surgery and am afraid that I won't react well to the shot, either. After viewing my photos, do you think steroid injections would be beneficial? I don't feel that my nose has changed much at all and I want to see what I hoped & paid for - but don't want to risk looking worse.

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Your concerns are appropriate! Be cautious!

I have seen too many over-aggressive steroid injection disasters, and I appreciate your concerns. That being said, IF your surgeon is properly conservative in BOTH dosage and strength of the steroid injections, and you are comfortable with "creeping up" on the results you seek, this can be a powerful tool to improve results and avoid re-operation (which could result in even more and worse scar formation). I usually start steroid injection sooner than 9 months post-op (but no sooner than... more

Swelling after rhinoplasty

The nasal tip holds onto swelling for the longest period of time after rhinoplasty. You will continue to see refinements and improvements over time. Patience is advised. Be healthy and be well, James M. Ridgway, MD

Steroid Injections for Bulbous Tip

You have diffuse swelling in your tip 9 months after rhinoplasty surgery. This should improve with time. Steroids are beneficial to decrease localized swelling which you do not have. At this time I would advise you to continue to be patient.

Richard W. Fleming, MD

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Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Steroid Injections to Thin Thick Nasal Skin Post-Rhinoplasty

Hi HBgirl, We love Huntington Beach. I would not use steroid injections in your nose at this point. With time and patience, your nasal skin will naturally thin over time. If after two years you are still concerned, then re-visit. Enjoy your new and evolving nose. Good luck and be well. Dr. P

Michael A. Persky, MD

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