Dupixent for swelling rhinoplasty

Dupixent has nothing to do with nasal swelling. Where will they put the shot? Dupixent is used for nose problems if you have chronic polyposis and recurrent sinus infections that haven't responded to surgery. The shots are given in your belly, not in the nose. Oh, and you'll need many shots before things improve. And without insurance approval (good luck), the shots would cost about $6,000 each. I'd be really curious if anyone is really using Dupixent for your purpose.

But it does sound as though your doctor has given up. And you shouldn't be getting steroid shots this late anyway. Time for another opinion from another doctor!

Dupixent is not used for this... unless there is a concern that you are experiencing some kind of allergy type reaction. It's possible that your doctor is trying to tell you this in an off-label fashion but I have never heard of this for that treatment. If anything, you should be getting steroid injections or something similar for that, not dupixent, which is a biologic and likely will cost thousands of dollars.

Dupixent Is an immunological drug that may be indicated for some people who have chronic rhinosinusitis and nasal polyps. I am not aware of this medication being indicated for surgical swelling after rhinoplasty. Please consider getting a second opinion from another reputable rhinoplasty specialist. If you like, please consider re-asking a question with before and after photographs. I hope this is helpful. Sincerely, Dr Joseph

Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your description, the better way to proceed is likely with another revision rhinoplasty at this point. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified rhinoplasty surgeon who can evaluate you in person.

Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon