Any ideas to fix my swollen nose tip nearly 3 years post surgery before I have to resort to surgery again? (photos)

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Chronic swelling of tip. Interstitial fluid bloating. Feeling of "space" or gap between subcutaneous and cartilage. Occasional "infection" at dermis (red, painful, surface pores ooze/pus). 2x Triamcinolone injections = 5 days of relief, then swelling returns. 3x months doxycycline (infection?) = no change. LED and IPL courses (rosacea?) = no change. Diet, exercise, done it ALL. ENT says "next step thin subcutaneous tissue in surgery". Any ideas before I return to theatre? Help!

Eda Aydin, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello and thanks for your question. I think you have swelling due to the reaction of the thread that is used during the surgery. Sometimes threads can cause a reaction like that. The best solution is open the nose again remove the thread and clean the area. Please kindly note that the information has been provided according to your pictures. In person consultation is the best way to understand what kind of treatment or surgery that is required. For that reason, I strongly suggest you to have the in-person consultation before you decide to have a treatment.

Any ideas to fix my swollen nose tip nearly 3 years post surgery before I have to resort to surgery again? (photos)

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