Tip swelling - will this go away? (Photo)

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Hi, I had primary rhino 1 year & 1 month ago. I have residual swelling in the tip which after two steroid shots hasn't gone. I will upload a photo of my nose with swelling (it looks like this all the time) and I'll upload a photo of my nose after I have massaged it (it looks nice and (unswollen) is this just swelling why won't it go?

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Dilute steroid injections are helpful for reducing puffiness just above the nasal tip. If steroid injections are not helpful, your lower bridge may be a drop too high. Before resorting to dorsal lowering, I think you might benefit from a triamcinolone acetonide injection, I hope this helps. Sincerely, Dr. Joseph

Christopher David Jones, MBBS, BSc, FRCS (Plast) · Answer

In some cases, residual tip swelling may persist beyond the expected timeframe. This is more common in people with thick skin, multiple nasal surgeries or who underwent a particularly complex rhinoplasty. Continue with massage and night taping. Inform your surgeon for advice and guidance.

Selcuk Inanli, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question.
As far as I can see from your photos edema and swelling may occur in this way for 6 months after the operation, but the swelling remaining after 6 months is permanent and a revision operation may be recommended for this.
It would be better face to face consultation.
Best regards!

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Your nose looks good  the swelling is minimal and will continue to improve. Ask your surgeon about taping the nose to reduce swelling

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