Nose tip swelling 6 mo after kenalog injections - should I consider injections again or will the swelling go down? (photos)

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The last time I got kenalog shots was in june 2021, over a year post-op and the tip swelling decreased dramatically and looked perfect for the next few months. however, ever since this month, 6 months after, I noticed some swelling reoccurring as the tip is not as pointy as it used to be. unfortunately, my surgeon wants to charge me as its after the one year mark if I want any more kenalog shots. i was wondering if this swelling would go down on its own or if I should pay for shots?

Selcuk Inanli, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question.As far as I can see from your photo, you had your rhinoplasty like 2 years ago. There is nothing will help permanently beside the revision surgery. Kenalog shots may be a temporary solution for your case. Best Regards!

Celal Alioglu, MD · Answer

Hello you will have small swollen after the surgery, especially on your tip of the nose it is fully normal

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Your surgeon charges for the shots? I don’t. That aside I think your nose looks fine and just let nature take its course. You have a nice result and don’t need any more steroid injections, especially if you’re expected to pay for them

Robert Ciardullo, MD · Answer

Kenalog shots after rhinoplasty: you are surgeon must first decide if there is a benefit to be had from an additional Kenalog shot. If it is agreed that Kenalog would produce the desired result, then I would go ahead and have the shot. Each surgeon has his own approach to surgical aftercare,but in my opinion there should be no charge for a Kenalog shot no matter how long it is after surgery. It is a common postop treatment and I think most surgeons consider it part of routine postop care which is generally included in the global fee. However some surgeons may treat this differently, and that is their prerogative.

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