Supratip swelling at 3 months - is it time for a steroid injection? Or leave it be? Continue taping or no?

It looks like you have some supra tip swelling but I would not call this a polly beak deformity. It might be due to somescar tissue, in which case kenalog injsections done carefully could help. It could also be due to the dorsal septum being left a little high. You need to see an exprienced rhinoplasty surgeon for an exam and advise. Good luck.

Thanks for the question and photos. Swelling after rhinoplasty can persist for much longer than three months - sometimes it does not fully subside for up to one year. That said, you might be a good candidate for a steroid injection to help manage your swelling, but that would need to be determined through an in-person consultation. I encourage you to find a board-certified plastic surgeon here in the states that can give you a full assessment and make recommendations to enhance your recovery process.

Thank you for the question. At this point in your post-operative healing, taping is not likely to be really helpful. Have you started and tip massage? It sounds silly, but when properly done, this can be super helpful in alleviating small areas of persistent swelling. Adding a tiny steroid shot can also be helpful, but this is optional and should be discussed with your surgeon. Best of luck and take care!