How to reduce swelling quickly & prevent scar tissue after 2 revision rhino?

August 29, 2024
Asked By:caligrl2022 in Abbeyville, Colorado

I had a rhino in USA with an ENT for breathing. Then a revision with a plastic surgeon in USA for aesthetics. but the left airway collapsed and i had a lot of scar tissue blocking my airway around the tip of my nose. so i had another revision 2 weeks ago with an ENT in Turkey and now i can breathe again. I really want to get rid of my swelling quickly (my last (2nd) surgery swelling took 3 years to completely go away). But I wasn't living a very healthy or active lifestyle, or doing anything to address the swelling. I have thick skin and a big nose overall. I want this time around to be different. I've been taking bromelain and walking a little more and my swelling doesn't look as bad as it did with my 2nd surgery. I'm also taping per my surgeon's instructions. and using steriod cream in my nose 2x a day for a week. And I have a nostril retainer to keep my airways open. I'm interested in LED red light therapy to heal my nose quickly and help target swelling. My question is: will Red Light Therapy help or will it cause more scar tissue to grow? My last surgeon is in Turkey and he didn't seem to know much about it (he also seemed a little adverse to it because he hasn't seen the research) I've also heard some buzz on hyperbaric oxygen therapy, cryotherapy, arnica, etc. So please give me your feedback on that too. I also know from personal experience that bee pollen has helped me with inflammation in the past - I'm curious to hear if that might help too. Plastic Surgeons and ENTs, please advise asap!

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