Four years ago I had a fascia graft to my nasal tip - after an initial procedure that did not touch the tip. To this day, the tip continues to swell up and down constantly. It can be triggered by almost anything - heat/humidity, cold, alcohol, sleep, exercise, air travel. My belief is that the procedure either damaged the lymphatic system in my nose, or scar tissue is disrupting lymphatic drainage. 1) Do you agree that this is a likely cause? 2) How can it be permanently resolved?
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Thank you for your query. A small amount of filler is the best non-surgical option to correct the “dent” in your nose. Lasers and creams are not usually helpful in this situation. Please find an experienced board certified Plastic surgeon who can examine you and help you with all your concerns.
It may not be your septum that is flexible but may be the cartilage has been removed from your tip. You need to get the operative note to find out what was done and see a surgeon to evaluate your bony structure as well as the cartilage structure of the tip of your nose.
Best Wishes,
Gary...
Using filler in the nose can be devastating if not done correctly. I would recommend asking your surgeon for a potential revision including scar release. The side view appears to show that there is still significant swelling of the tip. Steroids can cause fat / soft tissue atrophy. I do not...
