7 years post septorhinoplasty. Would steroid injections help with permanent nose swelling? (photos)

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Hello,I had septorhinoplasty operation 7 years ago.Since then,I have permanent nose swelling and bigger nose.Do steroid injections work?

David M. Kowalczyk, MD, MBA, FACS · Answer

Hi there! Steroid injections can work. It's worth a try as long as it's done carefully. Sometimes, if the nose is bigger, it may not just be scar tissue but cartilage and grafts which are too big or have moved. I encourage nightly taping as well in addition to compressions if needed. If no improvements, then a revision procedure may be needed. Hope this is useful!

Thomas Spalla, MD · Answer

Steroid injections to the nose are sometimes used for swelling/scar tissue during the early healing phase after nasal surgery. Seven years has passed and they wouldn't change your situation and doing so may risk permanent and unwanted changes to your nasal skin. 
You're better off consulting with a nasal surgeon for a potential revision rhinoplasty.

7 years post septorhinoplasty. Would steroid injections help with permanent nose swelling? (photos)

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