Age 21, female, thick skin - is persistent swelling 2 years after rhinoplasty cause for concern?

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I am a 21 year old female of Mexican descent. I have very thick skin- especially on my nose.

Robert Ciardullo, MD · Answer

Is persistent swelling of the tip after two years cause for concern? You mentioned that you have thick skin. With thick skin, tips swelling can take even more than two years to resolve on its own. We use the term “swelling“, but it is really a buildup of scar tissue not technically swelling, Combined with the thick skin. In some cases further thinning of the tip can be achieved with one or more injections of steroid to the tip and supratip area above the tip. You should discuss this option with your surgeon to see if you are a good prospect for steroid injection. If so it would have to be done very carefully since too much can cause dents.

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