Will non surgical nose job hinder future Rhinoplasty?

Will using Fat Injections for a "nonsurgical" nose job prevent me from getting a "real" Rhinoplasty in the future?

My surgeons suggests using fat injections to reshape my nose, but I'm a little worried that this may prevent me from getting a surgical rhinoplasty in the future. Is there any validity in this concern? thanks!

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A: Injectable Fillers Lead to Scar Tissue

By Stephen Prendiville, MD - Ft. Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon

If you are considering having a Rhinoplasty in the future, I would hold off on fillers and/or fat injections in the nose. Fat has the blessing and the curse of lasting (the portion that stays and the portion that is absorbed is unpredictable) in the area injected. Radiesse is the most frequently... more

A: Injectable fillers not recommended for non-surgical nose job

By William Portuese, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

It is not a good idea to have fat injections or any other injectables placed in the nose. There have been many disastrous complications from these nonsurgical nose job procedures. If the time comes when you want a rhinoplasty, make sure your surgeon has performed thousands of nose jobs.

A: I would not use fat in the nose.

By Toby G. Mayer, MD - Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

I started doing fat grafting 30 years ago when other surgeons said it didn't work. It does work! It does last! However, I never use it in the nose. If you want to try a filler use Radiesse which is reversible in time and then you can get your nose done properly.

A: Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty with Fat Injections, Will it Hinder Future Surgical Rhinoplasty?

By Michael A. Persky, MD - Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hello, Both the good and bad news about using fat injections in the nose is that when the fat grafts take, they are permanent. Permanent fat in the nose may make your future rhinoplasty more difficult. If you are not yet ready for rhinoplasty, I would recommend sticking with more temporary fillers in the... more

A: Non-surgical rhinoplasty can be done...with some caveats.

By David C. Pearson, MD - Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon

First, it is *not* true that one must wait a year after using a hyaluronic acid gel filler (Restylane, Juvederm) before undergoing surgical rhinoplasty. But it is absolutely true that the filler must be completely gone. Fortunately, these fillers can be dissolved away quite well ahead of time with... more

A: Non-Surgical Nose Job Can Make Rhinoplasty More Difficult

By C. Spencer Cochran, MD - Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

The increased popularity of injectable fillers, such as Restylane and Radiesse for treating facial wrinkles and for restoring volume to the face, has spilled over into nasal surgery. These substances are now being injected into the soft tissues of the nose to change its shape -- i.e, a non-surgical nose-job.... more

A: Non Surgical Nose Job before Rhinoplasty

By Houtan Chaboki, MD - Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

Avoid any non-surgical rhinoplasty before traditional nasal surgery. Injections themselves may have side-effects or complications that may interfer with future rhinoplasty. Scar tissue forms and cartilage may be altered with any procedure, even non-surgical. I have not heard of fat injections into the nose and... more