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Steroid injections in columella?

December 26, 2016
Asked By:jumpingJack543 in Beverly Hills, CA

It has been 11 almost 12 months since my rhinoplasty. My columella is still swollen, hard and stiff. Is it possible to get steroid injections in this area, or must I wait for it to heal on its own?

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Answer: No steroid injections

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Answer: No steroid injections

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