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16 months post-op septorhinoplasty and still swollen. Should I be concerned?

kitteh2Mar 31, 2022
Hello, It has been 16 months since my first (and only) open Septo-Rhinoplasty. There was significant tip work completed, and I have had three injections of Kenalog + Fluorouracil in the interim, but I STILL wake up with swelling on my nose which takes an entire day to dissipate. Should I be concerned? It is still sensitive to touch (although, not painful) and still 'feels' like a wound. When do you think the swelling will dissipate? Is this normal to take this such a long time?

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