I am almost 2 months post op for an open rhinoplasty procedure. My nose looked great when I first came out of surgery but after the first few weeks it swelled up again. Two months later my nose no longer hurts I have been told I have thick skin and that steroid injections may be the answer in regards to scar tissue. What is the difference between Diprospan and Kenelog? I had my heart set on getting a kenelog injection but my surgeon says he only has diprospan. Is diprospan even a steroid?
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Your nose has changed significantly with your rhinoplasty surgery. Like your surgeon, I do not feel that taping your nose for more than 2 weeks after surgery would be beneficial. In patients like you with thick skin it will take longer for the swelling to resolve. Your nose will continue to...
Yes, an ear cartilage tip graft can be removed during a Revision Rhinoplasty or Tip Plasty at approximately 6 months following the previous Rhinoplasty. From what you describe the ear cartilage graft was sutured to the nasal tip cartilages. It's appropriate, IMHO, to suture...
Hello Benjie777r;
In a small percentage of patients, there is a tendency to have some clear drainage come from the nose after rhinoplasty. If this is constant, and there is no sign of infection, there may be some relief for you. Certain oral medications, used for asthma and other...
