Cortone injection after nose surgery

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Rhinoplasty or rhinoplasty is a type of cosmetic surgery that is performed in order to correct the appearance of the nose and improve breathing problems, and its recovery period is six months to one year. is After this period, the final result of nose surgery will be determined. But sometimes, the swelling of the nose does not go away until several months after the surgery, despite following the care instructions, in which case doctors recommend corticosteroid injections. Cortone injection after nose surgery reduces nasal swelling, which we will read below about the structure and effect of this substance on the nose.

What is Cortone and why is it injected into the nose?

Actually, cortone is a type of fat that is naturally produced in the body by the liver, and its primary ingredient is cholesterol. Medicinal corticosteroid is synthetically produced and has many uses. Steroid drugs, also known as corticosteroids, are injected into the nose after rhinoplasty for certain cases during the recovery period. Some of these uses after nose surgery are:

Decreasing nasal inflammation after surgery

The nose becomes inflamed and swollen after surgery, and to reduce this swelling, you must strictly follow the doctor's instructions, which include the use of nasal tape or splint. But in some cases, the inflammation of the nose does not improve despite following the instructions. In this case, the doctor will inject steroid medicine into the nose to reduce the swelling.

Preventing the formation of scars

Cortone injection after nose surgery is not only done to reduce swelling; Another use of this drug is to prevent scarring after nose surgery. Many patients who have thick skin tissue are prone to scar formation, in which case, Cortone is injected to prevent scar formation. As a result of injecting coronet into the nose after surgery, the patient's nose will be shaped without scars and with desired elegance.

The number of coronet injections after nose surgery varies among people; Some patients recover with only one session, and others need several sessions to recover and completely eliminate nasal swelling.

Does corticosteroid injection have side effects after nose surgery?

Cortone injection after nose surgery, if done under the supervision and advice of a doctor, will not cause serious side effects and will improve swelling and scarring of the nose. One of the side effects of this drug is the reduction of body immunity. Also, if this drug is injected too much, it thins the skin of the target area. Therefore, it is very important that the injection of this drug is done under the supervision of a doctor and with a specific and appropriate dose. If the doctor determines that the swelling will go away without injecting coronet into the nose, it is better to follow the doctor's advice so as not to suffer from such complications. Also, as a result of coronet injection, things like increased appetite and overeating and in rare cases, problems such as vision problems, eye cataracts, weakening and loss of muscles, decreased calcium absorption and prevention of bone formation may be observed.

Care after corticosteroid injection into the nose

After coronet injection after nose surgery, the following care is recommended by doctors:

Avoid lifting heavy objects after Corton injection.
Use a nasal patch for two weeks after the injection to help reduce swelling.
Do not touch or press your nose.
Do not take anti-inflammatory drugs.
Don't keep your head down for a long time.
Use a cold compress in the first days after Corton injection.
Avoid heavy sports activity for a month.
Don't fin hard and don't inflate the nose.

The result of the injection will be known about one week after the coronet injection.

In which part of the nose is corticosteroid injection usually performed?

Usually, the tip of the nose swells more than other places after surgery; Because the skin of this area is thick. Therefore, corticosteroid injection is often performed after rhinoplasty in this area, which greatly reduces the swelling. 6 days after the injection cortone the result of the injection is specified and the nose It looks smaller and more shapely. The amount of swelling in different areas of the nose can be different according to the type of skin, the shape of the nose and the age of the patient.

What type of corticosteroid is injected after nose surgery?

Steroid drugs and the so-called Cortone drug are available in different types; The most famous of them is cortisone, but this drug is not the best drug available for nasal injection. Usually, to reduce swelling of the nose after surgery, other steroid drugs such as triamicenolone and methylprednisolone acetate are used, which are synthetic corticosteroids.

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About Dr. Rahmati

Subspecialist in plastic, cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, associate professor and faculty member of Tehran University of Medical Sciences, member of the Iranian Plastic Surgeons Association