Can kenalog shots still be beneficial 10 years post rhinoplasty?

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I have one side of my nose that is more rounded than the other. My guess is that it is residual scar tissue.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Kenalog injections may be considered the first year after rhinoplasty surgery when somebody has swelling in the supratip area. Since you are so far after surgery, I doubt that steroid injections would be helpful at this point. If you like, please consider me asking your question with photographs. Thank you. Sincerely, Dr Joseph

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

Synthetic corticosteroids injected directly into tissue can have a myriad of effects. But your guess about why your nasal contours are not satisfactory, namely scar tissue, are likely to be wrong. Go get a second opinion.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

It would be best to confirm diagnosis of deep, post-rhinoplasty scar; in person evaluation with a board certified plastic surgeon, expert in rhinoplasty, should be your next step. If scar is confirmed, Kenalog injection would be the most logical first step.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

If you have very thick skin, then steroid shots could be of some benefit, even 10 years later to help with a poly beak deformity. Best to follow up with your operative surgeon.

Bruce B. Kadz, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. Kenalog is usually effective in the first few months. I doubt they would be effective 10 years out.

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Can kenalog shots still be beneficial 10 years post rhinoplasty?

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