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Use of Filler After Unsuccessful Septo-Rhinoplasty - Doctor Recommendation for Orange County, CA

asked 10 months ago by B man in Newport beach ca.
Latest answer by Babak Azizzadeh, MD
Question viewed 380 times
Tags: asymmetry, 3 weeks post-op, broken nose, comparison, curved, doctor referral

Had septo rhinoplasty 3wks ago. Unhappy that I have same problem as b4. Which is a curve on 1 side and straight on other. I don't want anything fancy but want it straight & symmetric. My dr said he could not accomplish this because the upper lat.

Cartilage is pulled away because of a broken nose from 20yrs ago. This would have been good to know b4 surgery. He recommended a filler. What kind is best? Does it actually work? Any exp. Surgeons w this in orange county ca? No revisions... too much risk

11 answers to Use of Filler After Unsuccessful Septo-Rhinoplasty - Doctor Recommendation for Orange County, CA

Wait before using any fillers

You should wait before using any fillers. But i would suggest to continue working with your doctor, or if you would like a 2nd opinion I am up in Beverly Hills and you can see my before/after rhinoplasty and non-surgical rhinoplasty pictures in my photo gallery. see video

Babak Azizzadeh, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.facialplastics.info

Filler after Unsuccessful Rhinoplasty

At 3 weeks post-op it is unlikely that you can determine the final appearance of your nose. Wait another 6 months before considering adjustments, whether it be surgery or fillers. If fillers are used, I recommend Radiesse or Juvederm.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

Crooked nose after rhinoplasty

I would be happy to see you in my office for a complimentary consultation and after a physical examination I would be able to give you a better post operative plan. It is difficult to determine a good surgical or non surgical plan without photographs and a full examination. I am located in Newport Beach, your neighborhood, with 30 years of experience with rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty. Hopefully the changes you desire may be achieved with using one of the highly effective hyaluronic... more

Michael Elam, MD
Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon

Best Rhinoplasty Surgeon in Orange County, CA

Hi B Man, Best to wait a while and let your recent surgery heal. The go to rhinoplasty surgeon in Newport Beach is Rollin Daniel, MD. I would wait at least 2 more months before scheduling your appointment. Good luck and be well. Dr. P

Michael A. Persky, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

3 weeks and frustrated

Of all the procedures done in plastic surgery, rhinoplasty is one where patience is required. things change, swelling resolves, disappointment subsides. I personally don't mind the filler early. what i wouldn't do is use something permanent like silicon until at least a year has passed. instead use a little restylane to camoflage your concern and use hyaluronidase if it needs to be removed or altered. try not to get frustrated it will only make you feel worse. stay positive and... more

Rafael C. Cabrera, MD
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

Filler after rhinoplasty

There is still healing time to go through and swelling to resolve. Much too early to use fillers. Would wait a least 3 months before using fillers since you wouldn't know how much fillers to use as swelling decrease with time and may require more injection.

Mohsen Tavoussi, MD, DO
Huntington Beach Facial Plastic Surgeon

You may be a candidate for a well-performed Injectable Filler procedure to improve the curved appearance of your nose.

I read your concern. Without a photo, I can only assume that your nose may look curved on one side due to an indentation in the cartilage of your bridge. In my practice, Silikon-1000, an off-label filler for permanent results, may be employed to straighten the appearance of your nose. Procedures are performed with topical anesthetic and there is typically no downtime. I have injected Silikon-1000 as early as 1 month after rhinoplasty surgery in certain cases. A photo, along with a... more

Eric M. Joseph, MD
West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.ericmjoseph.com

Filler for nose

I'm sorry to hear you feel surgery has not worked for you so far. It's way to early to think about any filler. If anything filler is likely to make things worse right now because you are trying to correct an asymmetry which is temporary due to swelling. You might add filler to this and then in another month or two when the swelling goes down it will look asymmetric from the filler. I would advise waiting at least nine months and see how it settles. If the problem is indeed a detached... more

Michael L. Schwartz, MD
West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

www.palmbeachface.com

Nose crooked after surgery

You are quite early in the healing process and need to wait before anything is done. Fillers are an option but, you may need a revision with a spreade graft.

David A. Bray, Sr., MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

A filler might work.

Fillers are being used more and more to correct certain kinds of minor nasal defects. I have had success with bith Radiesse and Sculptra. These are fillers which stimulate the formation of the patient's own collagen and therefore has good longevity.Your question can really only be answered generally because you would need to be examined to see if a filler is a possibility for you.

William H. Gorman, MD
Austin Plastic Surgeon

www.whgormanmd.com

Filler 3 weeks after Rhinoplasty

I have performed Rhinoplasty for over 20 years and IMHO, you're moving way to fast 3 weeks after a Rhinoplasty. The final results are months away and the nasal tissues need to heal before adding any trauma from filler injections. if after several months, you still feel like you'd like fillers, to the nose, Restylane or Juvederm would be my first choice. Good luck and hope this helps.