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!
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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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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April 25, 2016
Answer: Use Injections Judiciously It’s not unusual for patients to experience significant
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April 25, 2016
Answer: Use Injections Judiciously It’s not unusual for patients to experience significant
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