I had some asymmetry after 4 months from when my rhinoplasty was performed. The doctor injected three shots of steroid on that side. It's been a week and a half and that side really hurts and now i notice a hump on the bridge of the nose that wasn't there before. Is this a side effect of the injection? Will it go away with time?
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Generally speaking, it can take 6 to 12 months to completely heal after surgery. Please stay in touch with your surgeon or his/her clinical team to discuss your ongoing concerns.
Please consult a surgeon who is board certified both in Facial Plastic Surgery and Ear Nose & Throat/Otolaryngology. For your best result you will need someone with lots of experience in performing both rhinoplasty and sinus surgery. They both can be performed at the same time under most c...
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