One month post op, and now my nose looks as if it is coming straight down from my glabella.
Answer: Radix swelling Radix swelling can take up to a year to resolve. In the initial months it can be helped with help of steroid injections.RegardsDr. J
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Answer: Radix swelling Radix swelling can take up to a year to resolve. In the initial months it can be helped with help of steroid injections.RegardsDr. J
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Answer: Swelling after rhinoplasty It depends on several factors-skin thickness, how much work was done on the radix-either decreasing it, or augmenting it. Since the skin on that part of the nose is thinner, as compared to the rest of the nose, swelling should resolve faster than the tip.
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Answer: Swelling after rhinoplasty It depends on several factors-skin thickness, how much work was done on the radix-either decreasing it, or augmenting it. Since the skin on that part of the nose is thinner, as compared to the rest of the nose, swelling should resolve faster than the tip.
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January 24, 2017
Answer: Rhinoplasty Thank you for your question. Remember, you should always address any post-operative concerns with your primary surgeon. It is very important to remember it takes 6 months for 90% of the swelling to resolve after a rhinoplasty. During this waiting period, several treatment options can reduce the swelling. First, post-operative taping is imperative to decrease swelling and mold the shape of the nose. This can be performed for a minimum of 2 weeks with recommendations commonly for 3 months. Second, a short course of oral steroids (Medrol dose pack) can be beneficial in the early stages to decrease swelling and pain. Third, I commonly use a dilute solution of Kenalog with Marcaine to decrease swelling of the nasal tip. I hope you find this helpful. Best of luck in your recovery!Sincerely,
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January 24, 2017
Answer: Rhinoplasty Thank you for your question. Remember, you should always address any post-operative concerns with your primary surgeon. It is very important to remember it takes 6 months for 90% of the swelling to resolve after a rhinoplasty. During this waiting period, several treatment options can reduce the swelling. First, post-operative taping is imperative to decrease swelling and mold the shape of the nose. This can be performed for a minimum of 2 weeks with recommendations commonly for 3 months. Second, a short course of oral steroids (Medrol dose pack) can be beneficial in the early stages to decrease swelling and pain. Third, I commonly use a dilute solution of Kenalog with Marcaine to decrease swelling of the nasal tip. I hope you find this helpful. Best of luck in your recovery!Sincerely,
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