Research for thinning out thick skin for rhinoplasty- steroid implant (Ozurdex)

June 9, 2024
Asked By:Enthusiastic414 in Atlanta, Georgia

It seems like there is not enough research being done to combat the thick skin problem for rhinoplasty. It seems like people just accept this and don't try to come up with any innovative solutions or experiments. Why doesn't anyone try to place one or multiple biodegradable dexamethasone-eluting implants under the tip skin after rhinoplasty to prevent excessive fibrosis and hopefully, to thin the skin? Ozurdex seems like an implant that could be repurposed to test this use.

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