My nose tip is more swollen than ever 8 months after rhinoplasty - what can be done? (Photo)

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I got a rhinoplasty more then 8 months ago and I feel like my nose is still very swollen. I know it can take up to a year for the swelling to go back to normal but I feel like my nose Is more swollen right now then it was on month 5. It has been getting worse. The tip of my nose is more swollen then ever. I don’t know what to do.

Stephen Kleid, MBBS, FRACS · Answer

A steroid injection (Triamcinolone, also called Kenacort) can help speed up, and enhance, the reduction of post-Rhinoplasty swelling.Talk to your surgeon about it - it is a very simple procedure, with you just in the chair

Selcuk Inanli, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question.8 months is a short time to make an evaluation. You may be experiencing swelling due to what you eat. It would be more accurate to make an evaluation after 1 year.it is more appropriate to talk to your surgeonBest regards!

Bryan Brandon, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Prolonged swelling after rhinoplasty is not uncommon, and although the typical time period everyone quotes is one year, this can vary quite dramatically. Some people will take well over a year for all swelling to resolve. One aspect that greatly affects this is the thickness of your skin on your nose. The thicker the skin, the longer it tends to take for swelling to go down. I would recommend seeing your surgeon to discuss strategies to help reduce your swelling. This may involve taping the nose, massage, or steroid injections.

Caner Kacmaz, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Your pictures are not clear but looks like you have thick skin. Thick skin takes longer to heal. In some cases, it can take up to 18 months for your nose to settle completely. My suggestion is to wait a little bit longer. When your year is up, you can go back to your surgeon and see if he recommends a steroid injection for the swelling. Good luck

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

It helps if you place tapes over your nose in the fashion you had it done after surgery. That can control any kind of swelling if applied for longer period like 4-6 weeks. Hope that helps.

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