Swelling and redness on the dorsum of my nose. Can you get complications 15 years after rhinoplasty? (Photo)

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I had my rhinoplasty done 15 years ago, and now I am experiencing redness and swelling for the past 2 weeks. After taking steroids and antibiotics, it calmed down, but now it is swelling again. I have a feeling maybe my body is rejecting the implant. I am hoping I have time to find a good doctor for the revision. Any suggestions in the meantime? Should I go for a 2nd round of steroids ? Thank you in advance!

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. I presume you have a silicone implant that has been infected. This should be removed during a revision surgery. 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

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

If you have an implant on the bridge of your nose, these may become infected in anybody over a lifetime, perhaps 5% of the times, if it is a foreign body like gore-Tex or silicone. In our experience, if it is flaring up after the antibiotics stop, you may need to have this removed. Consider meeting with your surgeon, or another reputable rhinoplasty specialist as soon as possible. I hope this is helpful. Sincerely, Dr Joseph

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