Can I use steroid cream to decrease my nose cartilage size? (Photo)

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i had right facial n. palsy 8 months ago .. after a 9-day coarse of steroids I noticed my right side of the cartilage has deceased significantly . once i heard a dermatologist said that steroid causes atrophy in general . seriously I wish I have left facial n. palsy . can I use a steriod or any thing to dehydrate the cartilage . i'm not managing to have rhinoplasty ever .

Stephen Weber MD, FACS · Answer

No, this will not work. Steroids might cause the skin to atrophy which can create a host of more noticeable issues. However, topical steroids will not reduce the size of the underlying cartilage. Currently, rhinoplasty is the only option to reshape and resize the nose. I hope that you've recovered fully from the facial palsy.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

Jamil Ahmad, MD · Answer

Corticosteroid cream can cause atrophy or 'thinning' of the skin with prolonged use. However, the underlying cartilage will not be affected. With facial palsy, the affected side of the face undergoes changes including atrophy of the affected muscles which may manifest as not only weak or no movement but volume loss. It may be more effective for you to consider soft tissue fillers to volume deficient areas as opposed to rhinoplasty. You should consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to see what options are available to you.

Héctor Durán, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi, facial palsy it's a problem because it allow tissue to atrophy, because the lack of nerve stimulation. If you noticed the right side of your nose get diminished its because general right tissue atrophy, not because the cream.

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