Question 1

hi all
is there any side effects like increase nose swelling when using nasal steroid spray after 2 months from rhinoplasty?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Some people do experience reactions to nasal steroid sprays such as rhinitis, mucosal swelling and even angioedema.

Question 2

hi all.
if,there is any alternative to steroid nasal spray to treat weakness in sense of smell after flue bcoz i have a swelling nose when using this spray after 2 months from rhinoplasty?

Accepted Answer

Saline nasal washes : Can help, your sense of smell will return on its own, may take sometime. As for the nasal swelling, you may want to revisit the ENT specialist who performed the surgery for follow-up, wish you well

Question 3

my nose is swollen after 1 year rhinoplasty, how to reduce swelling?

Accepted Answer

See plastic surgeon: Most of the swelling is down by a year. This might be an anatomic issue that needs more surgery or scar tissue that can be addressed with a steroid injection. See your plastic surgeon.

Question 4

is it normal to have swelling and some pain in my nose tip after 6 months from rhinoplasty??

Accepted Answer

Best reference : Remains your surgeon who can clarify if related or not to surgery. If not related trying to find an actual cause for your pain would be advisable and the best to address will be your PCP, who can further refer you to an ENT specialist if needed.

Question 5

my nose got hit 11 days post op of rhinoplasty and i cried a lot... the next morning my face swells too much agaim. its 3 days already still swelling. what should i do to reduce swelling.?

#rhinoplasty?

Accepted Answer

Post op care: Please follow your post operative care instructions. If allowed, a cool compress may be applied. Watch for signs of infection, trouble breathing and please schedule a follow up visit.

Question 6

hello there, 
i hav this rapid swelling of my nose since 2 years, did rhinoplasty but re-occured again ! my nose is growing day by day? wat can it be ?

Accepted Answer

Sounds unusual: But the best person to ask is your surgeon. This is not at all normal and should be evaluated.

Question 7

hi dear doctor please say to me nose massages for swelling reduction post rhinoplasty thank you ?

Accepted Answer

Rhinoplasty: Some doctors recommend massage after rhinoplasty. It is important to follow your surgeon's postop advice.

Question 8

hit the tip of nose lightly with hand from a downward angle 4 weeks after rhinoplasty. it hurt a little & started swelling a lot right after. now when i look in the mirror, it my nostrils are less visible from a front angle, and the tip is so round?

Accepted Answer

: Please contact your plastic surgeon right away . Hope that damage can be fixed easily.

Question 9

what are the best ways to reduce swelling after rhinoplasty or septoplasty?

Accepted Answer

Rhinoplasty postop: After rhinoplasty it is imperative to keep your head elevated and to use cool compresses. These two things will help reduce and avoid excessive edema after nasal surgery.

Question 10

i had a rhinoplasty and i am 8 wks postop. still have bump in bridge . swelling or bone?

Accepted Answer

Probably swelling: Don't worry as swelling in the first months is common. It takes a year for all of the swelling to resolve.

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Nasal tip swelling after rhinoplasty

A member asked:

Hi all is there any side effects like increase nose swelling when using nasal steroid spray after 2 months from rhinoplasty?

A member asked:

Hi all. if,there is any alternative to steroid nasal spray to treat weakness in sense of smell after flue bcoz i have a swelling nose when using this spray after 2 months from rhinoplasty?

A member asked:

My nose is swollen after 1 year rhinoplasty, how to reduce swelling?

A member asked:

Is it normal to have swelling and some pain in my nose tip after 6 months from rhinoplasty??

A member asked:

My nose got hit 11 days post op of rhinoplasty and i cried a lot... the next morning my face swells too much agaim. its 3 days already still swelling. what should i do to reduce swelling.? #rhinoplasty?

A member asked:

Hello there, i hav this rapid swelling of my nose since 2 years, did rhinoplasty but re-occured again ! my nose is growing day by day? wat can it be ?

A member asked:

Hi dear doctor please say to me nose massages for swelling reduction post rhinoplasty thank you ?

A member asked:

Hit the tip of nose lightly with hand from a downward angle 4 weeks after rhinoplasty. it hurt a little & started swelling a lot right after. now when i look in the mirror, it my nostrils are less visible from a front angle, and the tip is so round?

A member asked:

What are the best ways to reduce swelling after rhinoplasty or septoplasty?

A member asked:

I had a rhinoplasty and i am 8 wks postop. still have bump in bridge . swelling or bone?

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