Perioperative Corticosteroids Reduce Short-Term Edema and Ecchymosis in Rhinoplasty: A Meta-Analysis

Conclusions
There is high quality evidence to support perioperative systemic corticosteroid treatment in rhinoplasty to reduce short-term edema and ecchymosis without increased intraoperative bleeding. These findings are not present at seven days. For future trials, we suggest evaluation of patient satisfaction, and correlation with long-term cosmetic outcome.

Level of Evidence: 2

Therapeutic

Source: Aesthetic Surgery Journal - January 15, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Coroneos, C. J., Voineskos, S. H., Cook, D. J., Farrokyar, F., Thoma, A. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research