Polly beak deformity: what can be done? (Photo)

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Dear Doctors, I am concerned about a persisting polly beak at 3 months post (closed) op. I tape my nose on a daily basis, which slightly helps. I stopped massaging as this appears to increase my swelling. I take bromelain and arnica. What worries me is that this 'swelling' is not getting better but even worse on some days. What other possibilities do I have? For example, what would the advantages/disadvantages of injecting cortisone in this case be? TYIA.

Robert H. Woods, MD · Answer

This sounds like persistent edema, so you should wait for the six month mark before you do anything. Injecting steroid sounds easy, but it can be very difficult to control its distribution. Differing amounts of steroid in areas can create irregularities that cannot be easily corrected. Be patient. Though not perfect at this stage, it still looks pretty good and will likely look fine in another three months.

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