I've had a couple Kenalog Injection's after my rhinoplasty. With each injection I've seen improvement, (the second injection showed quite a bit of improvement), only to have some of the swelling return. Because the swelling does reduce quite a bit initially, does this mean there is no scar tissue and that I should try another injection?
Answer: Kenalog infections Kenalog injections are helpful in reducing swelling in certain areas of the nose. They should be used with caution and in very minute amounts, as they can cause atrophy or depression.
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Answer: Kenalog infections Kenalog injections are helpful in reducing swelling in certain areas of the nose. They should be used with caution and in very minute amounts, as they can cause atrophy or depression.
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October 19, 2017
Answer: Steroid injections helpful to reduce swelling after rhinoplasty. Very often patients come back to improve swelling after rhinoplasty. Many times this mild swelling can be taken care of by using a steroid injection. More times than not the steroid results are permanent however in some cases patient continued to have “internal keloid“. In over 30 years of experience I find that few people do have continued problem with retained or continued swelling and must be treated every 6 to 9 months.
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October 19, 2017
Answer: Steroid injections helpful to reduce swelling after rhinoplasty. Very often patients come back to improve swelling after rhinoplasty. Many times this mild swelling can be taken care of by using a steroid injection. More times than not the steroid results are permanent however in some cases patient continued to have “internal keloid“. In over 30 years of experience I find that few people do have continued problem with retained or continued swelling and must be treated every 6 to 9 months.
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October 20, 2017
Answer: Do Kenalog injections bring only temporary improvement? Kenalog is helpful reduce early swelling and scar formation after rhinoplasty though it is not without risk. Side effects can include atrophy or a thinning of the tissue which can be permanent. It is always best to be cautious and patient with results.
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October 20, 2017
Answer: Do Kenalog injections bring only temporary improvement? Kenalog is helpful reduce early swelling and scar formation after rhinoplasty though it is not without risk. Side effects can include atrophy or a thinning of the tissue which can be permanent. It is always best to be cautious and patient with results.
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October 20, 2017
Answer: Steroid Injections After Rhinoplasty Kenalog and other injectable steroids are useful tools to diminish nasal fullness in the healing process. Steroids like Kenalog can inhibit or slow collagen production making the result long lasting and potentially permenant. Given the potential for thinning of internal scarring long term, it is best to use these injections sparingly, and to avoid using them for normal post operative swelling. Using them too soon while there is already swelling present makes it hard to guage whether it is needed and may result in over thinning.
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October 20, 2017
Answer: Steroid Injections After Rhinoplasty Kenalog and other injectable steroids are useful tools to diminish nasal fullness in the healing process. Steroids like Kenalog can inhibit or slow collagen production making the result long lasting and potentially permenant. Given the potential for thinning of internal scarring long term, it is best to use these injections sparingly, and to avoid using them for normal post operative swelling. Using them too soon while there is already swelling present makes it hard to guage whether it is needed and may result in over thinning.
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October 20, 2017
Answer: TO USE KENALOG OR NOT? Hello. I am Dr. John Minoli from Henderson, Nevada & Las Vegas, Nevada - board-certified in general plastic surgery, facial plastic surgery & otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat). If swelling exists along the supra-tip of the nose, yes, kenalog may indeed be beneficial as it seems to have been with you. I would caution against an over-aggressive use of kenalog injections to the nose for fear of irreversible skin atrophy. Briefly, kenalog has a role in reducing postoperative nasal swelling during the first postoperative year, but it should not be used too much or too often.
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October 20, 2017
Answer: TO USE KENALOG OR NOT? Hello. I am Dr. John Minoli from Henderson, Nevada & Las Vegas, Nevada - board-certified in general plastic surgery, facial plastic surgery & otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat). If swelling exists along the supra-tip of the nose, yes, kenalog may indeed be beneficial as it seems to have been with you. I would caution against an over-aggressive use of kenalog injections to the nose for fear of irreversible skin atrophy. Briefly, kenalog has a role in reducing postoperative nasal swelling during the first postoperative year, but it should not be used too much or too often.
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