I am 1.5 year out of male rhinoplasty and still have significant tip swelling. My doctor assures me that this sometimes occurs, and is offering steroid injections every 2 months of which I have already had 7. I am recommended for more. Are there any adverse effects to consider given the amount of steroid injections I require...and is there a maximum number that can be given or a time frame after which none would be recommended?
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Answer: Too many steroid injections may lead to a divot in the nasal skin.
Rhinoplasty procedures, including tip augmentation, may have varying effects on the appearance of the Philtrum. Communicate your desired outcomes and concerns about potential length changes to ensure your surgeon understands your expectations.
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To make an assessment on the outcome of a plastic surgery procedure we generally always need to see a complete proper set of before and after pictures. It would also be helpful to know exactly what procedure you have done. Rhinoplasty is not an operation, but a general term for many different...
