I had a open Rhinoplasty exactly one year ago. Much of the work was to reduce the tip because it was bulbous. My tip is still hard and swollen. I went to the surgeon for my one year check up, and she gave me a steroid injection. Will this injection actually work to break up the swelling/scar tissue? Should I be taping the nose or massaging it? Isn't one year past the surgery too late for these techniques? Thank you!
Answer: Steroid injection to the nasal tip Steroid injections help expedite the resolution of swelling and inflammation. They can also dissuade scar tissue from forming. When needed, the are usually they are more effective when injected sooner than 1 year out. You may still have some residual swelling, but it may also simply be how your nose is going to continue to look if it is due to the underlying cartilage framework. If you are still noticing slow, but steady change, its probably best to see the effect of the injection and give it a little more time.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Steroids have very minimal effect, if any, a year out from surgery Steroids so far out from your surgery would have little, if any benefit. If your nose still looks like it is changing little by little, then there may still be some swelling that needs to soften. Same with scar tissue. That being said, they don't typically change much after a year, so if in a few more months you don't notice any changes, I would talk to your rhinoplasty surgeon, and consult others also, about a possible revision and whether that could improve your outcome. Good luck!
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Steroids have very minimal effect, if any, a year out from surgery Steroids so far out from your surgery would have little, if any benefit. If your nose still looks like it is changing little by little, then there may still be some swelling that needs to soften. Same with scar tissue. That being said, they don't typically change much after a year, so if in a few more months you don't notice any changes, I would talk to your rhinoplasty surgeon, and consult others also, about a possible revision and whether that could improve your outcome. Good luck!
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November 17, 2017
Answer: Softening a hard nose Proven methods include massage, steroids, and time. With massage, do not be overly aggressive and follow the instructions of your surgeon to prevent increased inflammation. Steroids are most helpful in the early weeks to months after surgery, but may be used years later as well. With time, sometimes years, all hardness and swelling will eventually subside.
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Answer: Softening a hard nose Proven methods include massage, steroids, and time. With massage, do not be overly aggressive and follow the instructions of your surgeon to prevent increased inflammation. Steroids are most helpful in the early weeks to months after surgery, but may be used years later as well. With time, sometimes years, all hardness and swelling will eventually subside.
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August 6, 2016
Answer: Dilute steroid injections may be helpful for persistent nasal swelling after rhinoplasty. Depending on your skin type, and what was done during your rhinoplasty surgery, you may have persistent swelling in the lower third of your nose. If steroid injections are not helpful in achieving your goals, consider re-asking your query with photos, or consider a second opinion from another rhinoplasty specialist. Hope this helps. Dr Joseph
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Answer: Dilute steroid injections may be helpful for persistent nasal swelling after rhinoplasty. Depending on your skin type, and what was done during your rhinoplasty surgery, you may have persistent swelling in the lower third of your nose. If steroid injections are not helpful in achieving your goals, consider re-asking your query with photos, or consider a second opinion from another rhinoplasty specialist. Hope this helps. Dr Joseph
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February 15, 2018
Answer: Steroid Injections After Rhinoplasty It is common for surgeons to CAREFULLY inject steroids following a rhinoplasty to help modulate the swelling and healing process. This is ideal in the early months as the nose is inflamed and still changing. Once you no longer see change in the nose the likehood of steroids working becomes less. A nose usually stays swollen up to 1.5yrs so its possible the steroid injections may help a little at this point but I wouldnt expect a major change. Time will tell
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Answer: Steroid Injections After Rhinoplasty It is common for surgeons to CAREFULLY inject steroids following a rhinoplasty to help modulate the swelling and healing process. This is ideal in the early months as the nose is inflamed and still changing. Once you no longer see change in the nose the likehood of steroids working becomes less. A nose usually stays swollen up to 1.5yrs so its possible the steroid injections may help a little at this point but I wouldnt expect a major change. Time will tell
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