How to get rid of swelling almost 1 year post-op? (Photo)

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My nose's shape and/or swelling has been gradually getting worse specifically around the tip. I recently began massaging now at 10 months after revision. My surgeon retired and never instructed me to massage or anything so I'm sort of in the dark here (except for YouTube vids lol). Please advice! *first pic is after cast removal. Second pic is now 10 months post-op. I had revision done for this same reason and it's happening again :(

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Hi @kimberlysr! I would recommend taping your nose at night and a few steroid injections to thin the soft tissue. Best of luck to you!

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

Good Afternoon, Kimberly! After revision rhinoplasty, we expect swelling to persist through the 8-15 month mark, especially if the skin is thick. But, if you've noticed continual worsening, it would be worth visiting with a facial plastic surgeon who performs revision rhinoplasty often to see what's going on. It could be a skin related issue which would require treatment (even with a Dermatologist). It may be a good idea to have steroid injected, tape, and compress the nose to see if any improvement is seen over several months before jumping into another revision. Hope this helps!

Marc Polacco, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. There appears to be swelling in the supratip region. There are a variety of causes, but the best initial treatment typically entails injecting steroids into the region to thin the soft tissue. An evaluation by a surgeon would be most beneficial, as well as obtaining a copy of the operative report. I'm sorry you're going through this, and I wish you all the best.
-Dr. P

Joseph Shvidler, MD · Answer

Having a thicker skin-soft tissue envelope of the nose makes you prone to prolonged swelling. A series of steroid shots and taping at night should help.

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