Would a steroid shot help for pollybeak from a revision rhinoplasty?

February 27, 2011
Asked By:CSmitty in TN

Hello, I had a revision rhinoplasty about two years ago, and it was partially to fix a overbearing pollybeak. The surgeon did not perform this service during surgery, though, and since, the pollybeak has become severe (3+ centimeters high). While I believe that part of the pollybeak is indeed cartilage from an severely pinched primary rhinoplasty, I also believe that scar tissue may have also played a role, and if so, could a steroid shot help? Would there be any negatives in trying this?

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March 3, 2011

Answer: Steroid injection for pollybeak

March 3, 2011

Answer: Steroid injection for pollybeak

September 1, 2015

Answer: It's unlikely a steroid injection will change the appearance of your nose 2 years after Revision Rhinoplasty Surgery.

September 1, 2015

Answer: It's unlikely a steroid injection will change the appearance of your nose 2 years after Revision Rhinoplasty Surgery.

March 1, 2011

Answer: Treatment options for persistent pollybeak

March 1, 2011

Answer: Treatment options for persistent pollybeak

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