Can 5FU/kenalog injection break down nasal cartilage grafts?

Question

I had a revision rhinoplasty done 1 year and 3 months ago, involving a rib graft to create a supported tip. I also had an in-office touch-up several months ago to add septum cartilage grafts to the alar rims, to fix the slight alar retraction I had as well as a permanent suture to lift the tip. I'm interested in getting my first ever 5FU/Kenlog injection to alleviate fullness in the supra-tip. Can this solution cause the tip graft or alar rim grafts to deteriorate? Any impact to the perm suture?

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. When 5FU or steroids are injected into the supratip, this should not cause any resorption of cartilage as long as good technique is used by your surgeon. These are very safe in the supratip.

Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Can 5FU/kenalog injection break down nasal cartilage grafts?

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