Would a steroid injection help this asymmetry? (photos)

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The attached photo shows the results of a revision rhinoplasty. The original open surgery was to reduce a large round nose and remove a bump. My original nose was symmetrical, but the result was crooked, leaning to my left. The revision did not solve the problem -- the columella still does not line up with the indent above my lip, and the entire tip leans to the left. It's been 11 months since the revision. Would a steroid injection to the left side, where the tip is leaning/drooping, help?

Johnny Chung, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. Steroid injections will not straighten your nose. You will need a revision with placement of a columella strut graft.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Steroid injections will not straighten the nose. They are sometimes used for swelling issues.  If your nose is crooked a revision may be necessary.

Samir Shureih, MD · Answer

Steroids injections are not to replace the need for a full rhinoplasty.A full rhinoplasty is needed to improve on the nose, the crocked deviation, alar notching, bulbous tip. As a revision surgery cartilage grafts may be needed. This requires an extensive surgery and is expensive surgery. trying to cut corners with minor cheaper procedures would result in deformities that can not be improved.

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