Very swollen & red nose 3+ years after rhinoplasty

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I had the surgery done over 3 years ago, & ive been getting swollen/red for about 8 months now. I’ve seen an allergist, my surgeon, & multiple dermatologists. Nobody knows what is going on. Exercising, heat, low humidity, high sodium meals all trigger it badly. It practically doubles in size & gets really red. What could this be? Only thing I haven’t tried was steroid injections & Isotretinoin. My derm thinks it’s morbihan’s disease. It’s difficult to breathe during a trigger.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

If you have been diagnosed with a skin condition that is characterized by diffuse skin swelling, it may be worth trying a course of isotretinoin under the guidance of your dermatologist. I hope you achieve relief. Sincerely, Dr Joseph

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

Hello! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant, and one of the providers at Aesthetic Skin in Winnetka and Chicago. This is a great question. Based on your concerns, I recommend treatments with a PICO laser to help break down the pigmentation and even out the skin tone. I hope this helps and best of luck!

Very swollen & red nose 3+ years after rhinoplasty

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