my daughter had kenalog injections three days ago on each side of nasal tip after undergoing an open and closed rhinoplasty 4 weeks ago. I still havent noticed a reduction in the swelling of the tip after 3 days of receiving injections. Is there still hope? or should I assume that the kenalog is not going to help with any swelling in her tip?
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August 24, 2010
Answer: Swelling in the tip is common after rhinoplasty
Taping won't help. You will have some tip drop but if you are dissatisfied at 6 months with the shortness this can be fixed by lengthening. This requires a skilled and very experienced revision rhinoplasty surgeon. You can look at revision before after photos on websites.
Placing ointment in the nose to soften crusts at incision sites may be helpful after a rhinoplasty. Do not try to remove any material you see or feel. Consult with your surgeon and follow his/her instructions.
I would not recommend injecting a filler near a silicone nasal implant. If the needle touches the implant or implant capsule, there is a risk of infection. If the implant becomes infected, it all most always has to be removed.
