Swelling 2 years after rhinoplasty. Is this normal? Can anything be done?

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I had a nose job 2 years ago. Spreader grafts were used to improve the supratip area, the round tip was fixed with sutures and the bone was sculpted with a rasp. Still, the tip keeps on swelling causing a visible change. Alcohol, sun and salty food makes it even worse. Is this normal and is there anything to be done?

Selcuk Inanli, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question. The swelling and healing process is totally relevant with you skin type. If you had thick skin the swelling might be normal stage of healing. The salty food and alcohol keeps water in the body and cause edema. This can be the reason of the swelling. Your surgeon may give you the answers you looking for. If you can provide photos from front of your face, from the side of your face and 1 meter away I would be able to make a proper evaluation. It would be more convenient to decide with face-to-face consultation. Best Regards!

Ryan Rebowe, MD · Answer

Many patients will note swelling under various circumstances for years after a rhinoplasty, although overall this is a rare complaint. Unfortunately in any kind of delayed edema the only true fix will be avoiding the triggers that cause the nose to swell in the first place. If there is excessive scar tissue, a steroid injection may help, but this can be tricky following rhinoplasty due to the interplay between the scar tissue and cartilage.

Alan Gonzalez, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello @Icarus89, thank you for your question and showing your pictures. Ideally, a patient should undergo a personalized consultation with a surgeon. During this consultation, a surgical plan tailored to the patient's expectations will be presented in accordance with the overall face. For more information and recommendations, consult one or several board-certified plastic surgeons. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science” Member (IFATS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP) .

Robert Ciardullo, MD · Answer

Tip swelling two years post rhinoplasty: in most cases, persistent tip fullness two years post rhinoplasty may be due to thick nasal tip skin and some scar tissue accumulation beneath it. In such cases some surgeons employ steroid injections to the tip and the area above the tip called the supratip to attain additional refinement and thinning in this area. Your surgeon will tell you if you have thick skin and scar tissue which might be amenable to such injections.

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