My nose looked great when the cast came off. Will it look like that again? (Photo)

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2 weeks out from my Rhinoplasty & am experiencing swelling. My nose is bigger than it was prior to surgery. Had am allergic reaction to adhesive that req'd a 5 day cycle of steroids. My PS has been doing "massaging", painful squeezing requiring numbing injection, for 3 days & got a collagenase injection to reform the tip. It went right back after a few hours. Will it work? I have "thick skin" top it off with a history of keloid scarring.

Jeffrey Epstein, MD, FACS · Answer

I understand your concerns, but at this time it is important that you allow for time to improve some of the issues you are having.  I would hope that you trust your surgeon, and at this time you need to allow him to take care of you.  The swelling will only improve, not worsen.

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you very much for enquire.It's too early to make value judgments with only 2 weeks after a rhinoplasty.Swelling after a rhinoplasty depends of the surgery complexity.In this regard, the nasal swelling Post-op It can last from two weeks to two months.To reduce this swelling, I recommend you perform delicates daily lymphatic drainage massage therapy over the face (around the nose) avoid sun exposure, and take pain/inflamation pills, as your surgeron precribe you.Kind regards, Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Scott Trimas, MD · Answer

The short answer is if your nose looked fine after the cast is that it will likely return to the same shape and form over time. You are right to have close follow-up since scar tissue could develop and should be treated aggressively.

John Michael Thomassen, MD · Answer

If you noted a change since the cast was removed, then this is likely due to swelling that will improve over the next few months.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

We recently saw a severe allergic reaction to Elastoplast tape used on the neck after liposuction. The patient required prednisone and topical hydrocortisone for over three weeks. The contact dermatitis eventually resolved, and her skin swelling dissipated.Hope this is helpful, and you should freely discuss with your surgeon, or consult a reputable dermatologist.Wishing you well.Dr Joseph

My nose looked great when the cast came off. Will it look like that again? (Photo)

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Answer: Swelling

Answer: Swelling

Answer: Allergy to adhesive tape may be severe and lead to prolonged swelling that should eventually dissipate.

Answer: Allergy to adhesive tape may be severe and lead to prolonged swelling that should eventually dissipate.

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My nose looked great when the cast came off. Will it look like that again? (Photo)

Answers (7)

Answer: Swelling

Answer: Swelling

Answer: Allergy to adhesive tape may be severe and lead to prolonged swelling that should eventually dissipate.

Answer: Allergy to adhesive tape may be severe and lead to prolonged swelling that should eventually dissipate.

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