Hello! I had rhinoplasty 8 weeks ago and while the swelling has gone down on my bridge, when I feel my nose about half way down is a big ridge and from there to the tip I can literally feel the swelling. I had a steroid injection at 4 weeks and it helped a bit but since then it's stayed the same and this puffiness I can feel hasn't got less. It's like a step- I run my finger down my nose and can feel a big ridge where swelling starts. Is this normal? Is there anything I can do to help it? Thanks
January 10, 2022
Answer: Rhinoplasty Thank you for your question.It is important to consult with your surgeon about any questions or concerns you may have so they can give you a physical examination. You are still early in your recovery and your nose is still healing and changing, this will continue over the course of a year to year and a half. It takes 6 months for 90% of the swelling to resolve after a rhinoplasty. During this waiting period, several treatment options can reduce the swelling. First, post-operative taping is imperative to decrease swelling and mold the shape of the nose. This can be performed for a minimum of 2 weeks with recommendations commonly for 3 months. Second, a short course of oral steroids (Medrol dose pack) can be beneficial in the early stages to decrease swelling and pain. Third, I commonly use a dilute solution of Kenalog with Marcaine to decrease swelling of the nasal tip. If after 12-18 months, you are still unhappy with your results, I would contact your surgeon or another board certified plastic surgeon for a revision.Best of luck in your recovery!Sincerely,
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January 10, 2022
Answer: Rhinoplasty Thank you for your question.It is important to consult with your surgeon about any questions or concerns you may have so they can give you a physical examination. You are still early in your recovery and your nose is still healing and changing, this will continue over the course of a year to year and a half. It takes 6 months for 90% of the swelling to resolve after a rhinoplasty. During this waiting period, several treatment options can reduce the swelling. First, post-operative taping is imperative to decrease swelling and mold the shape of the nose. This can be performed for a minimum of 2 weeks with recommendations commonly for 3 months. Second, a short course of oral steroids (Medrol dose pack) can be beneficial in the early stages to decrease swelling and pain. Third, I commonly use a dilute solution of Kenalog with Marcaine to decrease swelling of the nasal tip. If after 12-18 months, you are still unhappy with your results, I would contact your surgeon or another board certified plastic surgeon for a revision.Best of luck in your recovery!Sincerely,
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October 22, 2016
Answer: Swelling At this stage in healing it is normal to experience swelling that can last for several weeks to months. Follow up with your surgeon so he can monitor your progress.
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October 22, 2016
Answer: Swelling At this stage in healing it is normal to experience swelling that can last for several weeks to months. Follow up with your surgeon so he can monitor your progress.
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