Kenalog injections to refine nose tip in thick skinned patient? (rhinoplasty 3 years ago)

May 19, 2015
Asked By:jaydee91 in Los Angeles, CA

I went to a diff plastic surgeon looking to refine my nose tip. He said most of the cartilage from my tip was taken out already, it is mostly thick skin left b/c I'm thick skinned (Asian w/ oily skin, larger pores). He recommended Kenalog injections to thin the tip out. But after researching, it seems that these injections are used to decrease scar tissue/swelling within a year after rhinoplasty. So I'm wondering if Kenalog injections could be used to thin out the thick skin in the nose tip?

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May 11, 2016

Answer: You need more tip structure

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Charles S. Lee, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: You need more tip structure

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May 27, 2015

Answer: Kenalog Injections to further refine the tip after Asian rhinoplasty

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May 27, 2015

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May 27, 2015

Answer: Creating nasal tip refinement during Asian rhinoplasty

Donald B. Yoo, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
May 27, 2015

Answer: Creating nasal tip refinement during Asian rhinoplasty

Donald B. Yoo, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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