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Sanjay Grover, MD answers: Is there a permanent non-surgical Rhinoplasty?

Is there a permanent non-surgical Rhinoplasty?


Sanjay Grover, MD
10 months ago

There are several alternatives for a non-surgical rhinoplasty.  Permanent alternatives would include silicone or ArteFill; however, these are generally not recommended due to late inflammatory problems that may arise.  Safer non-surgical options for temporary fillers include Juvederm, Restylane, and Radiesse.  These fillers can give an instant rhinoplasty and are best suited for those who require a 'larger' nose or who have a bump or hump on the nose or to correct minor irregularities or asymmetries.

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A: Permanent fillers can be used, but only extremely carefully

Toby G. Mayer, MD
10 months ago

We don't use permanent fillers because of reports of reactions to the products currently in use. Radiesse as a 12-18 month filler can be used and we have had no problem with it.

Fillers are used to fill depressions and most noses require removal of cartilage, bone or soft tissue. Therefore, indications for non-surgical rhinoplasty are limited.

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A: Permanent non-surgical Rhinoplasty not recommended

Daniel Reichner, MD
9 months ago

I would not recommend Permanent Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty. The main reason is many of these fillers can damage the nose soft tissue. This makes subsequent treatments difficult if not impossible. If you are interested in this procedure, I would recommend the semi-permanent hyaluronic acid fillers which can be reversed.  

I understand the feeling that you don't want to keep coming back for filler "adjustments" to your nose, but this is much better than having a problem that is not easy to fix. 

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