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Uneven Swelling After Rhinoplasty, What is the Difference in Using Kenelog vs. Diprospan?

November 4, 2011
Asked By:yenom in Mesa, AZ

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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November 7, 2011

Answer: Uneven Swelling After Rhinoplasty, What is the Difference in Using Kenelog vs. Diprospan?

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November 7, 2011

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