Research Article

The Effect of Subcutaneous Dexamethasone to Reduce Edema and Ecchymosis in Rhinoplasty Patients

Table 1

Description of grades used for the assessment.

DiagnosisGradingDescription

Edema0No edema
1Mild edema (minimal)
2Moderate edema (extending to the iris)
3Severe edema (covering the iris)
4Eyelid swollen shut
Extent of ecchymosis0No ecchymosis
1Up to medial one-third of the eyelid
2Medial half of the eyelid
3Entire eyelid
4Extending to the lateral canthus
5Extension of ecchymosis below the malar bone