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

Lily.AdelsbergerMay 31, 2017
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.

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Dr. Robert H. Woods, MD
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Answered on Jun 2, 2017
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