Swelling years after revision rhinoplasty - can this be improved? (Photos)

May 7, 2025
Asked By:Charming657132 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Hi there, I had a closed rhinoplasty in 2010 for what I felt was a large nose. While initially happy, over time, my septum began to appear crooked. I’m not sure if this wasn’t corrected and appeared worse because my nose was slimmer, or if it somehow healed badly. I had a revision rhinoplasty performed in 2018 by a different surgeon who specials in revisions. This time I had an open surgery with more septal work. Unfortunately, the surgeon took more off my tip and i was left with a lot of swelling from removing prior scar tissue, so my nose now appears BIGGER then prior to my first rhinoplasty. I returned a few times and was told there is nothing I can do. The swelling becomes worse at times even years later, so I assume a lot of it is fluid? The surgeon said there is nothing I can do. Is it worth it to get a second opinion? Maybe kenalog injections? Or am I out of luck? My nose has always been my biggest source of low self esteem, so having it look worse has been tough.

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