Would getting steroid shots have any effect on bringing down the swelling in my nose 2.5 years after my third rhinoplasty? I had my first and second rhinoplasties within a year of each other and the swelling went down within a year after both surgeries. I had my third rhinoplasty 2.5 years ago ( with a 5 year gap from the second rhinoplasty )and my nose is a lot wider and the tip is a lot more bolbous than it was before the third surgery. The doctor has recommended I take accutane.
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I agree with your surgeon that your tip may not straighten. You also have a small indentation along your left nasal bridge. Before moving forward with surgical repair, consider getting an opinion from another reputable rhinoplasty specialist. It may be helpful reviewing your operative report and...
If your breathing is improved with Q-tips, as you demonstrated, depending on your examination, small, supporting stretch of cartilage may be used to support your airway, and to improve the pinched appearance of your tip. Hope this helps Dr. Joseph.
Based on your photo, you appear to have a pleasing nasal appearance. Slight asymmetries and indentations may be improved nonsurgically permanently with Silikon, 1000. permanent nonsurgical nose job treatments may be a welcome alternative to those who are a candidate, for the improvement of mild...