3 years post op and 1 year post 10 tip plasty revision. Would steroid injections help with my asymmetry? (Photo)

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Dear Dr. I hope you're doing well. Following my rhinoplasty + septoplasty three years ago, a pimple-like structure has appeared on the tip of my nose, causing asymmetry. Despite a 10-minute tip revision last year, the problem persists. Would steroid injections be a viable solution? Your advice on the next steps would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Jeff

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Pictures would be very helpful to answer this. The final results take at least 1.5 years for the swelling to fully resolve. This can require lots of patience and waiting. Steroid injections performed by your surgeon can be extremely helpful. I usually start steroid injections around 1 to 2 months after surgery and continue as needed. I recommend that you maintain close follow up with your surgeon who can evaluate you in person.

Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

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3 years post op and 1 year post 10 tip plasty revision. Would steroid injections help with my asymmetry? (Photo)

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